US Bridges

Csah 4 over I 94

Fair

Grant County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI NW of JCT TH 78 · Structure no. 26801

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over I 94 in Grant County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2038. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesI 94
Location3.0 MI NW of JCT TH 78
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates46.07648, -95.87376
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2018)
Projected traffic235 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over I 94 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 4 over I 94 carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 4 over I 94?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.