US Bridges

Csah 8 over Mississippi River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 04513

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 8 over Mississippi River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2038. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesMississippi River
Location1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 33
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates47.43811, -94.67197
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 8 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Mississippi 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 8 over Mississippi River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.