US Bridges

Csah 35 over Platte River

PoorPosted for load

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT CR 256 · Structure no. 49510

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over Platte River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 35 over Platte River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 35
CrossesPlatte River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT CR 256
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates45.92562, -94.25961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$1,000 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 35 over Platte River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 over Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over Platte River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 35 over Platte River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.