US Bridges

Csah 10 over I 94

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 7.5 MI NW of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 14805

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,099
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 10 over I 94 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,099 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 10
CrossesI 94
Location7.5 MI NW of JCT TH 9
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.75459, -96.52184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 10 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over I 94 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over I 94 carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 10 over I 94?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 10 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.