US Bridges

Csah 1 over Little Elk River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 211 Ft N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 49J84

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Little Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location211 Ft N of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates46.09423, -94.50502
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Little Elk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Little Elk River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Little Elk River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.