US Bridges

Csah 49 over Wabana Creek

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 59 · Structure no. 31563

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 49 over Wabana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 49 over Wabana Creek 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 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 49
CrossesWabana Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 59
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates47.4078, -93.48697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic425 by 2040
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 49 over Wabana Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 49 over Wabana 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 49 over Wabana Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 49 over Wabana Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 49 over Wabana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.