US Bridges

Csah 30 over Otter Tail River

Good

Becker County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SE of JCT TH 87 · Structure no. 03505

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over Otter Tail River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 30 over Otter Tail River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 30
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location0.2 MI SE of JCT TH 87
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates46.72526, -95.69734
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 30 over Otter Tail River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 30 over Otter Tail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 30 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 30 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 30 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.