US Bridges

Csah 52 over Deerhorn Creek

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI NW of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 96588

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over Deerhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 52 over Deerhorn Creek in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 52
CrossesDeerhorn Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates46.56997, -96.37772
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2022)
Projected traffic360 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 52 over Deerhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 over Deerhorn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over Deerhorn Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 52 over Deerhorn Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 52 over Deerhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.