US Bridges

Csah 18 over Shallow River

Good

Hubbard County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 29532

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
957
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over Shallow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 18 over Shallow River in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesShallow River
Location2.1 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates46.96138, -94.88616
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 18 over Shallow River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 over Shallow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 18 over Shallow River carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 18 over Shallow River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 18 over Shallow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.