US Bridges

Csah 62 over Jay Gould Lake

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 63 · Structure no. 31515

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
879
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 62 over Jay Gould Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 62 over Jay Gould Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 879 vehicles a day, projected to reach 920 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 62
CrossesJay Gould Lake
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 63
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates47.23869, -93.61751
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2022)
Projected traffic920 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1,000 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 62 over Jay Gould Lake built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 62 over Jay Gould Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 62 over Jay Gould Lake carry?

About 879 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 62 over Jay Gould Lake?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 62 over Jay Gould Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.