US Bridges

Csah 24 over Groundhouse River

Fair

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of E CO Line · Structure no. 92706

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 24 over Groundhouse River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 24 over Groundhouse River in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCsah 24
CrossesGroundhouse River
Location0.7 MI W of E CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates45.89383, -93.53246
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic205 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 24 over Groundhouse River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 24 over Groundhouse 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 24 over Groundhouse River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 24 over Groundhouse River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 24 over Groundhouse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.