US Bridges

Csah 34 over N Fk Crow River

FairPosted for load

Meeker County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI NW of JCT TH 24 · Structure no. 7230

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over N Fk Crow River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 34 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 34
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location2.1 MI NW of JCT TH 24
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyMeeker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.19799, -94.50143
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 34 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 34 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 34 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 34 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 34 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.