US Bridges

Csah 35 over Baudette River

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 39508

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over Baudette River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 35 over Baudette River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 35
CrossesBaudette River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates48.70027, -94.59104
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2021)
Projected traffic290 by 2041
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 35 over Baudette River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 over Baudette 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over Baudette River carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 35 over Baudette River?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over Baudette River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.