US Bridges

Csah 1 over Little Joe River

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 35J48

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Little Joe River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Little Joe River in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1
CrossesLittle Joe River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.91294, -96.93098
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Little Joe River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Little Joe 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Little Joe River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Little Joe River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Little Joe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.