US Bridges

Csah 78 over Coon Creek

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 95884

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,601
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 78 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 78 over Coon Creek in Anoka 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 24,601 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,391 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 78
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates45.18643, -93.31167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,601 (2021)
Projected traffic29,391 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 78 over Coon Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 78 over Coon Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 78 over Coon Creek carry?

About 24,601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Csah 78 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m).

Who owns Csah 78 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.