US Bridges

Csah 8 over Boy River

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR 172 · Structure no. 11529

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Boy River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 8 over Boy River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesBoy River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR 172
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates47.16579, -94.17845
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2019)
Projected traffic700 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 8 over Boy River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Boy River 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 8 over Boy River carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Boy River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Boy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.