US Bridges

Csah 33 over Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 54527

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 33 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 33 over Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 33
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates47.22248, -96.62492
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 33 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 33 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 33 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 33 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 33 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.