US Bridges

Csah 4 over Middle River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E JCT US 75 · Structure no. 45570

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Middle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 4 over Middle River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.1 MI E JCT US 75
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates48.34012, -96.81642
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2018)
Projected traffic620 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Middle River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 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 4 over Middle River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Middle River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.