US Bridges

Csah 30 over N Fk Crow River

FairPosted for load

Meeker County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 47526

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over N Fk Crow River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 30 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 30
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMeeker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.25448, -94.61451
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2019)
Projected traffic330 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 30 over N Fk Crow River built?

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

What condition is Csah 30 over N Fk Crow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 30 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 30 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 30 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.