US Bridges

Csah 22 over W Br Kettle River

Fair

Carlton County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI SE of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 09J02

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over W Br Kettle River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 22 over W Br Kettle River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 22
CrossesW Br Kettle River
Location4.4 MI SE of JCT TH 210
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyCarlton County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.60911, -93.03098
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Kettle River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 22 over W Br Kettle River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 22 over W Br Kettle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.