US Bridges

Csah 63 over Pokegama Lks Outlet

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 62 · Structure no. 31552

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,442
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 63 over Pokegama Lks Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 63 over Pokegama Lks Outlet in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 63
CrossesPokegama Lks Outlet
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 62
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.23554, -93.61124
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
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 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,442 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 63 over Pokegama Lks Outlet built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 63 over Pokegama Lks Outlet 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 63 over Pokegama Lks Outlet carry?

About 5,442 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 63 over Pokegama Lks Outlet?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 63 over Pokegama Lks Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.