US Bridges

Csah 23 over Garvin Brook

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH14 · Structure no. L9225

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Garvin Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over Garvin Brook 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 710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesGarvin Brook
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH14
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates44.02475, -91.7697
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Garvin Brook 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Garvin Brook carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Garvin Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over Garvin Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.