US Bridges

Csah 25 over Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 54519

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
448 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 25 over Wild Rice River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 25 over Wild Rice River in Norman 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 448 ft (136.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 25
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates47.26677, -96.79691
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length448 ft (136.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks—
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 25 over Wild Rice River built?

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

What condition is Csah 25 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 25 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 25 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 448 ft (136.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 25 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.