US Bridges

Csah 22 over W Br Kettle River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 129 · Structure no. 09J06

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
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 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesW Br Kettle River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR 129
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates46.55734, -92.97002
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 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 22 over W Br Kettle River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 22 over W Br Kettle River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 22 over W Br Kettle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.