US Bridges

Csah 6 over Torkelson Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR117 · Structure no. 92622

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Torkelson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 6 over Torkelson Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 6
CrossesTorkelson Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT CR117
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.87914, -92.04037
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2019)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 6 over Torkelson Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Torkelson Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Torkelson Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Torkelson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 6 over Torkelson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.