US Bridges

Csah 61 over ST Louis River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of TH 35 · Structure no. 09513

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
532 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,973
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over ST Louis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over ST Louis River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,973 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesST Louis River
Location0.5 MI NE of TH 35
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates46.70398, -92.4174
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,973 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 61 over ST Louis River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over ST Louis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over ST Louis River carry?

About 4,973 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 61 over ST Louis River?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over ST Louis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.