US Bridges

Csah 10 over Spring Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 87J36

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 10 over Spring Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates44.71823, -95.9915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 10 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Spring Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 10 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.