US Bridges

Csah 23 over Little Tamarack River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 126 · Structure no. L1221

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Little Tamarack River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over Little Tamarack River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesLittle Tamarack River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT CR 126
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates46.73088, -92.99971
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic136 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 23 over Little Tamarack River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Little Tamarack 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Little Tamarack River carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Little Tamarack River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over Little Tamarack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.