US Bridges

Csah 22 over Turtle River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 04530

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
722
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over Turtle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 22 over Turtle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 722 vehicles a day, projected to reach 867 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesTurtle River
Location0.8 MI SE of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates47.59564, -94.8694
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2018)
Projected traffic867 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 22 over Turtle River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over Turtle 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 22 over Turtle River carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 22 over Turtle River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over Turtle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.