US Bridges

Csah 4 over Trib Gernander Creek

FairPosted for load

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI NW of JCT CSAH17 · Structure no. L1305

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Trib Gernander Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Trib Gernander Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesTrib Gernander Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of JCT CSAH17
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates43.87683, -91.71015
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
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic270 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$201 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over Trib Gernander Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Trib Gernander 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Trib Gernander Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Trib Gernander Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Trib Gernander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.