US Bridges

Csah 4 over State Ditch # 85

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 96544

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over State Ditch # 85 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over State Ditch # 85 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesState Ditch # 85
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates48.87568, -96.66728
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2017)
Projected traffic155 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4 over State Ditch # 85 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over State Ditch # 85 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 4 over State Ditch # 85 carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 4 over State Ditch # 85?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over State Ditch # 85?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.