US Bridges

Csah 22 over W Branch Kettle River

Fair

Carlton County, Minnesota · 4.6 MI N of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 09J03

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over W Branch Kettle River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 22 over W Branch 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesW Branch Kettle River
Location4.6 MI N of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates46.583, -93.00172
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
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 Branch Kettle River built?

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

What condition is Csah 22 over W Branch 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 November 2023.

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

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 22 over W Branch Kettle River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 22 over W Branch Kettle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.