US Bridges

Csah 10 over Otter Tail River

Good

Becker County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 87 · Structure no. 03J03

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Otter Tail River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 10 over Otter Tail River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 87
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates46.72081, -95.69863
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 10 over Otter Tail River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 10 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.