US Bridges

Csah 57 over Willow River

Good

Cass County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT TH 200 · Structure no. 97094

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 57 over Willow River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 57 over Willow River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 57
CrossesWillow River
Location1.6 MI S of JCT TH 200
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates46.97569, -93.81728
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 57 over Willow River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 57 over Willow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 57 over Willow River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 57 over Willow River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Csah 57 over Willow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.