US Bridges

Csah 54 over Moose River (jd #21)

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 91578

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 54 over Moose River (jd #21) is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 54 over Moose River (jd #21) in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 348 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 54
CrossesMoose River (jd #21)
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates48.44583, -95.60198
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
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 54 over Moose River (jd #21) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 54 over Moose River (jd #21) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 54 over Moose River (jd #21) carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 54 over Moose River (jd #21)?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 54 over Moose River (jd #21)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.