US Bridges

Csah 31 over Big Fork River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 31558

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over Big Fork River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 31 over Big Fork River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesBig Fork River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates47.73321, -93.96004
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 31 over Big Fork River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over Big Fork River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over Big Fork River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 31 over Big Fork River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over Big Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.