US Bridges

Csah 18 over Willow River

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI W of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 01535

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over Willow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 18 over Willow River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesWillow River
Location3.3 MI W of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates46.82651, -93.4325
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 18 over Willow River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 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 18 over Willow River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 18 over Willow River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 18 over Willow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.