US Bridges

Csah 1 over Mississippi River

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 01506

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,143
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Mississippi River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 210
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates46.54046, -93.70748
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length364 ft (111 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Mississippi River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Mississippi River carry?

About 1,143 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.