US Bridges

Csah 24 over Snowshoe Brook

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 92916

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 24 over Snowshoe Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 24 over Snowshoe Brook in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 24
CrossesSnowshoe Brook
Location1.3 MI E of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates46.03939, -93.25784
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 24 over Snowshoe Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 24 over Snowshoe 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 24 over Snowshoe Brook carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 24 over Snowshoe Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 24 over Snowshoe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.