US Bridges

Csah 35 over Wild Rice River

Fair

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 15501

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over Wild Rice River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 35 over Wild Rice River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 35
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates47.38448, -95.51194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic640 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$207 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 35 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 over Wild Rice River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 35 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.