US Bridges

Csah 19 over Knife River

FairPosted for load

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT CR 77 · Structure no. 33513

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Knife River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 19 over Knife River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesKnife River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT CR 77
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates45.96111, -93.31533
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic395 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 19 over Knife River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Knife River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Knife River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Knife River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.