US Bridges

Csah 6 over Snake River

Fair

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 33520

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Snake River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over Snake River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,800 by 2038. The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesSnake River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates45.8825, -93.31015
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2018)
Projected traffic3,800 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 6 over Snake River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Snake 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 6 over Snake River carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Snake River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.