US Bridges

Csah 4 over W Br Beaver River

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 7227

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over W Br Beaver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over W Br Beaver River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesW Br Beaver River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates47.2733, -91.32221
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$345 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over W Br Beaver River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over W Br Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over W Br Beaver River carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 4 over W Br Beaver River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over W Br Beaver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.