US Bridges

Csah 19 over Paul Bunyan State Trail

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 04525

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,283
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Paul Bunyan State Trail is a concrete continuous frame carrying Csah 19 over Paul Bunyan State Trail in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 1,283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesPaul Bunyan State Trail
Location0.9 MI S JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates47.53156, -94.80046
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over Paul Bunyan State Trail built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Paul Bunyan State Trail 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Paul Bunyan State Trail carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Paul Bunyan State Trail?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Paul Bunyan State Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.