Csah 18 over Garden Lake
GoodPosted for loadLake County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 7065
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 18 over Garden Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 18 over Garden Lake in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 910 by 2038. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 18 over Garden Lake built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 18 over Garden Lake 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 18 over Garden Lake carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Csah 18 over Garden Lake?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 18 over Garden Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.