US Bridges

Csah 65 over Vermillion River

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 74 · Structure no. 92389

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

About this bridge

Csah 65 over Vermillion River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 65 over Vermillion River 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 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.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 65
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 74
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyCass County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.20809, -93.83283
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Vermillion River built?

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

What condition is Csah 65 over Vermillion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 65 over Vermillion River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 65 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Csah 65 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.