Csah 31 over Crow River
PoorPosted for loadKandiyohi County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 34509
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 31 over Crow River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 31 over Crow River in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 860 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 31 over Crow River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 31 over Crow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 31 over Crow River carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Csah 31 over Crow River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 31 over Crow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.