US Bridges

Csah 37 over I 90

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 3.4 MI SE of JCT TH 74 · Structure no. 85847

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 37 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 37 over I 90 in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 37
CrossesI 90
Location3.4 MI SE of JCT TH 74
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates43.93505, -92.00432
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 37 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 37 over I 90 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 37 over I 90 carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 37 over I 90?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 37 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.