US Bridges

Csah 30 over Sturgeon River

Good

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 7.8 MI NW of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 36519

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 30 over Sturgeon River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesCsah 30
CrossesSturgeon River
Location7.8 MI NW of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates48.21144, -93.93307
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 30 over Sturgeon 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 30 over Sturgeon River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 30 over Sturgeon River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 30 over Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.