US Bridges

Csah 77 over Gull Lake Narrows

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 78 · Structure no. 11516

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 77 over Gull Lake Narrows is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 77 over Gull Lake Narrows in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 77
CrossesGull Lake Narrows
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 78
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates46.51052, -94.34537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2019)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 77 over Gull Lake Narrows built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 77 over Gull Lake Narrows 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 77 over Gull Lake Narrows carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 77 over Gull Lake Narrows?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 77 over Gull Lake Narrows?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.