US Bridges

Csah 6 over N Fk Crow River

PoorPosted for load

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 34510

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over N Fk Crow River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 6 over N Fk Crow River in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 6
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.37704, -94.78374
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2018)
Projected traffic290 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over N Fk 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 6 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 6 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.