US Bridges

Csah 4 over Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT CR 189 · Structure no. 54536

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Wild Rice River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT CR 189
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates47.21549, -96.7749
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 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 4 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.