US Bridges

Csah 6 over Tamarac River

Fair

Marshall County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 45513

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Tamarac River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 6 over Tamarac 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 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesTamarac River
Location2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates48.44212, -96.58416
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tamarac River built?

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

What condition is Csah 6 over Tamarac 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Tamarac River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Tamarac River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Tamarac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.