US Bridges

Csah 22 over Turtle River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 04533

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over Turtle River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 22 over Turtle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesTurtle River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates47.58384, -94.68303
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2022)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2022, making it 3 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 22 over Turtle River carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 22 over Turtle River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over Turtle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.