US Bridges

Csah 23 over S Br Battle River

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 106 · Structure no. 04508

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over S Br Battle River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 23 over S Br Battle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 23
CrossesS Br Battle River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR 106
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyBeltrami County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.98026, -94.67645
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 23 over S Br Battle River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over S Br Battle River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over S Br Battle River carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 23 over S Br Battle River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over S Br Battle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.