US Bridges

Csah 61 over Willard Munger Trail

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 09519

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,224
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Willard Munger Trail is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 61 over Willard Munger Trail in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesWillard Munger Trail
Location3.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates46.54391, -92.66695
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,224 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 61 over Willard Munger Trail built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Willard Munger Trail 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 Willard Munger Trail carry?

About 1,224 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Willard Munger Trail?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m).

Who owns Csah 61 over Willard Munger Trail?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.