US Bridges

Csah 55 over Day Brook

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 554 · Structure no. 31J06

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 55 over Day Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 55 over Day Brook in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesCsah 55
CrossesDay Brook
Location0.5 MI S of JCT CR 554
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates47.56704, -93.10707
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 55 over Day Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 55 over Day 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 55 over Day Brook carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 55 over Day Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 55 over Day Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.