US Bridges

Csah 10 over Creek

Fair

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of E JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 97648

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 10 over Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI W of E JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates43.9066, -94.82528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2016)
Projected traffic225 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 10 over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 10 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.