US Bridges

Csah 33 over Third River

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 9.6 MI W of JCT TH 46 · Structure no. 31536

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 33 over Third River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 33 over Third River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 33
CrossesThird River
Location9.6 MI W of JCT TH 46
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates47.58558, -94.28293
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
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 33 over Third River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 33 over Third 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 33 over Third River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 33 over Third River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 33 over Third River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.