Csah 36 over Red River of the North
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Minnesota · At N Dakota State Line · Structure no. 6646
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 558 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 36 over Red River of the North is a steel truss - thru carrying Csah 36 over Red River of the North in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 76 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 36 over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Csah 36 over Red River of the North in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 36 over Red River of the North carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Csah 36 over Red River of the North?
The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 36 over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.