US Bridges

Csah 6 over Moose Horn River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 61 · Structure no. 09535

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Moose Horn River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 6 over Moose Horn River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesMoose Horn River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 61
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates46.50241, -92.69031
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 6 over Moose Horn River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Moose Horn 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Moose Horn River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 6 over Moose Horn River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Moose Horn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.