US Bridges

Csah 22 over Red River of the North

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · At N Dakota State Line · Structure no. 14539

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
955 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,022
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 22 over Red River of the North in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,022 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2041. The structure is 955 ft (291 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesRed River of the North
LocationAt N Dakota State Line
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates46.93386, -96.79122
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length955 ft (291 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,022 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 22 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over Red River of the North 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 22 over Red River of the North carry?

About 4,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Csah 22 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 955 ft (291 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.