US Bridges

Csah 41 over Skunk River

FairPosted for load

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 27 · Structure no. 49511

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 41 over Skunk River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 41 over Skunk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 41
CrossesSkunk River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 27
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates46.04348, -93.97787
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 41 over Skunk River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 41 over Skunk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 41 over Skunk River carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 41 over Skunk River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 41 over Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.