US Bridges

Csah 10 over Willow River

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 01517

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Willow River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 10 over Willow River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesWillow River
Location1.1 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates46.68253, -93.58886
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 10 over Willow River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Willow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Willow River carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Willow River?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 10 over Willow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.