US Bridges

Csah 33 over Middle River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 45529

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 33 over Middle River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 33 over Middle River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 33
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates48.32172, -96.76193
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2010)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 33 over Middle River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 33 over Middle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 33 over Middle River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Csah 33 over Middle River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 33 over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.