Csah 6 over Cottonwood Creek (jd #8)
Swift County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Csah 6 over Cottonwood Creek (jd #8) in Swift County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 410 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 73 of the 98 inventoried bridges in Swift County rated good (74.5%); 1 (1.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 85 ft |
| Location | 1.9 Mi W of Jct Csah 17 |
| NBI structure number | 76527 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Swift County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 12 over BNSF Rail | 1977 | 4,250 | Good |
| US 12 over Shakopee Creek | 1977 | 4,250 | Fair |
| Mn 7 over Pomme De Terre River | 1995 | 3,800 | Good |
| Mn 9 over Chippewa River | 1984 | 2,539 | Fair |
| US 12 over Chippewa River | 1971 | 2,135 | Good |
| Mn 9 over Mud Creek | 2013 | 1,850 | Good |
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