US Bridges

Csah 23 over North Cormorant River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 93576

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over North Cormorant River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over North Cormorant River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesNorth Cormorant River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates47.93306, -94.67688
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 23 over North Cormorant River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over North Cormorant 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over North Cormorant River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 23 over North Cormorant River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over North Cormorant River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.