US Bridges

Csah 31 over Dry Run

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI NW of Csah 2 · Structure no. 28J18

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 31 over Dry Run in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesDry Run
Location1.6 MI NW of Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates43.51941, -91.38414
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 31 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over Dry Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over Dry Run carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 31 over Dry Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Csah 31 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.