US Bridges

Csah 65 over Stream

Poor

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT CR 137 · Structure no. 92388

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 65 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Csah 65 over Stream 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 65
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI W of JCT CR 137
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates47.18251, -93.85712
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2019)
Projected traffic315 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 65 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Csah 65 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 65 over Stream carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Csah 65 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Csah 65 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.