Csah 8 over Prairie River
GoodItasca County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 31559
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 8 over Prairie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 8 over Prairie River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 8 over Prairie River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 8 over Prairie 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 8 over Prairie River carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Csah 8 over Prairie River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 8 over Prairie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.