US Bridges

Csah 61 over Little Otter Creek

Fair

Carlton County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI NE of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 8739

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Little Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 61 over Little Otter Creek in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesLittle Otter Creek
Location1.0 MI NE of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates46.63862, -92.51353
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,585 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 61 over Little Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Little Otter Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over Little Otter Creek carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Little Otter Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 61 over Little Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.