US Bridges

Csah 11 over Little Elk River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 92958

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Little Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 11 over Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates46.1202, -94.57767
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic465 (2022)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 11 over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Little Elk River carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 11 over Little Elk River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 11 over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.