US Bridges

Csah 1 over Baudette River

Fair

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 96880

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Baudette River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Baudette River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1
CrossesBaudette River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLake of the Woods County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.62209, -94.64792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic245 by 2040
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Baudette River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Baudette River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Baudette River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Baudette River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Baudette River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.