US 8 over Channel
GoodChisago County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI West of Lindstrom · Structure no. 13001
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,638
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 8 over Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 8 over Channel in Chisago County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19,638 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 8 over Channel built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 8 over Channel 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 8 over Channel carry?
About 19,638 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 8 over Channel?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US 8 over Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.