US Bridges

Csah 19 over Mississippi River

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI NE of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 04514

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,534
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 19 over Mississippi River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,534 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.6 MI NE of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates47.49161, -94.83222
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,534 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 19 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Mississippi 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Mississippi River carry?

About 2,534 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.