US Bridges

Csah 31 over Moose Brook

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI W of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. 31J05

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over Moose Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 31 over Moose Brook in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesMoose Brook
Location2.4 MI W of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates47.81257, -94.10278
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
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 31 over Moose Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over Moose Brook 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 31 over Moose Brook carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 31 over Moose Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 31 over Moose Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.