US Bridges

Csah 4 over Snake River

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 45506

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Snake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over Snake River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesSnake River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates48.34022, -97.05369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 4 over Snake River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Snake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Snake River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Snake River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.