CSAH 90
Carrying CSAH 90 over LE SUEUR RIVER
1.5 MI SE OF JCT TH 22, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 90
The CSAH 90 bridge in Blue Earth, Minnesota carries CSAH 90 over LE SUEUR RIVER. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 80.0 meters (262 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CSAH 90 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 80.0 m (262 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.8 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 07566
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSAH 90 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CSAH 90 against other structures in Blue Earth and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CSAH 90?
CSAH 90 in Blue Earth, Minnesota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CSAH 90 inspected?
CSAH 90's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 90 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 90?
CSAH 90 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 90?
CSAH 90 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CSAH 90 and does age affect safety?
CSAH 90 was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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