US Bridges

Csah 22 over W Br Rum River

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 05505

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over W Br Rum River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 22 over W Br Rum River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesW Br Rum River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates45.80738, -93.82866
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
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 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 22 over W Br Rum River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over W Br Rum River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 22 over W Br Rum River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 22 over W Br Rum River?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over W Br Rum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.