US Bridges

Csah 11 over Chan Btwn Lakes

Fair

Douglas County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 21504

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Chan Btwn Lakes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 11 over Chan Btwn Lakes in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,900 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 11
CrossesChan Btwn Lakes
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyDouglas County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.93243, -95.38098
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2018)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 11 over Chan Btwn Lakes built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Chan Btwn Lakes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Chan Btwn Lakes carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Chan Btwn Lakes?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Chan Btwn Lakes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.