Csah 53 over Boy River
FairPosted for loadCass County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI NE of JCT TH 200 · Structure no. 7432
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 53 over Boy River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 53 over Boy River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 53 over Boy River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 53 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 53 over Boy River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Csah 53 over Boy River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 53 over Boy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.