US Bridges

Csah 30 over Joe River

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT CR 70 · Structure no. 92271

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over Joe River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 30 over Joe River in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 30
CrossesJoe River
Location1.0 MI W of JCT CR 70
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates48.96315, -97.08384
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2017)
Projected traffic55 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 30 over Joe River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 30 over Joe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 30 over Joe River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 30 over Joe River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 30 over Joe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.