US Bridges

Csah 37 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. 92082

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 37 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Csah 37 over Stream 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 37
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates44.0852, -91.98947
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Stream built?

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

What condition is Csah 37 over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 37 over Stream carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 37 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Csah 37 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.