US Bridges

Csah 37 over S Fk Whitewater River

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. 85510

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 37 over S Fk Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 37 over S Fk Whitewater River in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 37
CrossesS Fk Whitewater River
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates44.07677, -91.98752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 37 over S Fk Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 37 over S Fk Whitewater River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 37 over S Fk Whitewater River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 37 over S Fk Whitewater River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 37 over S Fk Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.