FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CSAH 6

Carrying CSAH 6 over BEAVER CREEK

0.6 MI N OF JCT CSAH 4, Rock, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 6

The CSAH 6 bridge in Rock, Minnesota carries CSAH 6 over BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 355 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CSAH 6 compares

▼ 15.7
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Minnesota bridges
252
Bridges in Rock · 4 in Poor condition
CSAH 6 20.0 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.9 m (108 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
355 vehicles/day
Structure Number
67504

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSAH 6 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 6 against other structures in Rock 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 6?

CSAH 6 in Rock, Minnesota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CSAH 6 inspected?

CSAH 6'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 355 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 6 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 6?

CSAH 6 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 6?

CSAH 6 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CSAH 6 and does age affect safety?

CSAH 6 was built in 1972, making it 54 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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