US Bridges

Csah 10 over Bear River

Good

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 4.7 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 36501

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Bear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 10 over Bear River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesBear River
Location4.7 MI N of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates48.45503, -93.71961
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 10 over Bear River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Bear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Bear River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Bear River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 10 over Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.