US Bridges

Csah 18 over Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR116 · Structure no. 90340

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over Watonwan River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 18 over Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesWatonwan River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR116
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates44.03629, -94.73903
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2016)
Projected traffic85 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$118 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 18 over Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 18 over Watonwan River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 18 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 18 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.