US Bridges

Csah 1 over Whiskey Creek

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH75 · Structure no. 84536

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Whiskey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Whiskey Creek in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH75
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates46.44749, -96.70605
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Whiskey Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.