US Bridges

Csah 23 over Nokasippi River

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 18J29

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Nokasippi River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over Nokasippi River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesNokasippi River
Location1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates46.29646, -94.05865
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2019)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 23 over Nokasippi River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Nokasippi 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Nokasippi River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Csah 23 over Nokasippi River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over Nokasippi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.