US Bridges

Csah 1 over Kennedy Coulee

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 35537

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Kennedy Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Kennedy Coulee in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2039. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesKennedy Coulee
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates48.67329, -97.04134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2017)
Projected traffic365 by 2039
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 1 over Kennedy Coulee built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Kennedy Coulee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Kennedy Coulee carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Kennedy Coulee?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Kennedy Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.