US Bridges

Csah 54 over Ch. Little Boy-Wabedo Lk

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT CR 120 · Structure no. 11509

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 54 over Ch. Little Boy-Wabedo Lk is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 54 over Ch. Little Boy-Wabedo Lk in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 54
CrossesCh. Little Boy-Wabedo Lk
Location0.2 MI N of JCT CR 120
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyCass County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.92669, -94.20567
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2019)
Projected traffic310 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 54 over Ch. Little Boy-Wabedo Lk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 54 over Ch. Little Boy-Wabedo Lk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 54 over Ch. Little Boy-Wabedo Lk carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 54 over Ch. Little Boy-Wabedo Lk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 54 over Ch. Little Boy-Wabedo Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.