US Bridges

Csah 4 over N Fk Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 83549

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over N Fk Watonwan River is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Csah 4 over N Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesN Fk Watonwan River
Location2.0 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates44.07943, -94.83952
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2016)
Projected traffic235 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4 over N Fk Watonwan River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over N Fk 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 4 over N Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 4 over N Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over N Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.