US Bridges

Csah 8 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT CR 63 · Structure no. 39J39

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over Unnamed Stream in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.4 MI W of JCT CR 63
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates48.84422, -94.87931
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 8 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Unnamed Stream 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 8 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.