US Bridges

Csah 44 over S Fk Yellow Bank River

FairPosted for load

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 37509

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over S Fk Yellow Bank River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 44 over S Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 44
CrossesS Fk Yellow Bank River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates45.10989, -96.43565
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic130 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 44 over S Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over S Fk Yellow Bank 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over S Fk Yellow Bank River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 44 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 44 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.