US Bridges

Csah 82 over Welcome Creek

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W Ofcounty Line · Structure no. 6283

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 82 over Welcome Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 82 over Welcome Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 82
CrossesWelcome Creek
Location0.1 MI W Ofcounty Line
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.39925, -93.07117
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$350 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 82 over Welcome Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 82 over Welcome 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 82 over Welcome Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 82 over Welcome Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 82 over Welcome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.