US Bridges

Csah 23 over Garvin Brook

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI SW of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 85573

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Garvin Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 23 over Garvin Brook in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2039. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesGarvin Brook
Location1.9 MI SW of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates44.07125, -91.76416
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 23 over Garvin Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Garvin Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Garvin Brook carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 23 over Garvin Brook?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over Garvin Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.