US Bridges

Csah 4 over S Fk Groundhouse River

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 91297

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over S Fk Groundhouse River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over S Fk Groundhouse River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesS Fk Groundhouse River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates45.76296, -93.48592
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic425 by 2038
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over S Fk Groundhouse River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over S Fk Groundhouse River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over S Fk Groundhouse River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 4 over S Fk Groundhouse River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over S Fk Groundhouse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.