US Bridges

Csah 22 over Lake Cowdry Outlet

Fair

Douglas County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 82 · Structure no. 21505

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over Lake Cowdry Outlet is a concrete slab carrying Csah 22 over Lake Cowdry Outlet in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesLake Cowdry Outlet
Location1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 82
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates45.90706, -95.41103
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 22 over Lake Cowdry Outlet built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over Lake Cowdry Outlet 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 22 over Lake Cowdry Outlet carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 22 over Lake Cowdry Outlet?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over Lake Cowdry Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.