US Bridges

Csah 40 over S Br Wild Rice River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 110 · Structure no. 14541

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 40 over S Br Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 40 over S Br Wild Rice River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 40
CrossesS Br Wild Rice River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 110
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates47.12324, -96.40707
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2009)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 40 over S Br Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 40 over S Br Wild Rice 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 40 over S Br Wild Rice River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 40 over S Br Wild Rice River?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 40 over S Br Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.