US Bridges

Csah 60 over Middle River

Poor

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 32 · Structure no. 45511

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 60 over Middle River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 60 over Middle River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 60
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 32
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates48.4357, -96.16437
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 60 over Middle River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 60 over Middle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 60 over Middle River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 60 over Middle River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 60 over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.