US Bridges

Csah 1 over Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E JCT Mn 4 · Structure no. 83547

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Watonwan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 1 over Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesWatonwan River
Location0.2 MI E JCT Mn 4
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates44.07998, -94.63544
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2016)
Projected traffic95 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Watonwan River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Watonwan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Watonwan River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.