US Bridges

Csah 23 over Chan Between Two Lakes

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 01516

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Chan Between Two Lakes is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 23 over Chan Between Two Lakes in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesChan Between Two Lakes
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 38
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates46.19581, -93.06121
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 23 over Chan Between Two Lakes built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Chan Between Two Lakes 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 23 over Chan Between Two Lakes carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Chan Between Two Lakes?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over Chan Between Two Lakes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.