US Bridges

Csah 1 over Crow Wing River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. 49520

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Crow Wing River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Crow Wing River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2037. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesCrow Wing River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 28
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates46.32031, -94.47466
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2017)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 1 over Crow Wing River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Crow Wing 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 1 over Crow Wing River carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 1 over Crow Wing River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Crow Wing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.