US Bridges

Csah 11 over Knife River

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 38J06

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Knife River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 11 over Knife River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesKnife River
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates47.0328, -91.73244
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 11 over Knife River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Knife 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Knife River carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Knife River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 11 over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.