US Bridges

Csah 6 over Boy River

Good

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH 371 · Structure no. 11520

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Boy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over Boy River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesBoy River
Location0.7 MI W of JCT TH 371
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates46.96517, -94.53897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2019)
Projected traffic750 by 2039
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 6 over Boy River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Boy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Boy River carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Boy River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Boy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.