US Bridges

Csah 64 over Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT CR 179 · Structure no. 54510

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 64 over Wild Rice River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 64 over Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 64
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT CR 179
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates47.26462, -96.52172
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2012)
Projected traffic435 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 64 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 64 over Wild Rice 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 64 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Csah 64 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 64 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.