US Bridges

Csah 91 over Mississippi River

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 31516

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 91 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 91 over Mississippi River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCsah 91
CrossesMississippi River
Location2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates47.17425, -93.42068
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2017)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 91 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 91 over Mississippi River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 91 over Mississippi River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 91 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 91 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.