US Bridges

Csah 62 over Pohl Creek

FairPosted for load

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT CR 256 · Structure no. 31526

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
913
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 62 over Pohl Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 62 over Pohl Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 913 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 62
CrossesPohl Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT CR 256
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.32787, -93.60428
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 62 over Pohl Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 62 over Pohl Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 62 over Pohl Creek carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 62 over Pohl Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 62 over Pohl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.