US Bridges

Csah 4 over Bowstring River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT CR 127 · Structure no. 31565

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Bowstring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 4 over Bowstring River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesBowstring River
Location1.1 MI W of JCT CR 127
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates47.65562, -94.03411
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 4 over Bowstring River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Bowstring 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Bowstring River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Bowstring River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Bowstring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.