US Bridges

Csah 6 over Winter Road River

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 39517

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Winter Road River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over Winter Road River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesWinter Road River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 11
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates48.71603, -94.73642
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 6 over Winter Road River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Winter Road 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 6 over Winter Road River carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Winter Road River?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Winter Road River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.