US Bridges

Csah 10 over Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 191 · Structure no. 54543

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Wild Rice River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 10 over Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 191
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates47.19563, -96.69004
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
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 10 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 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 10 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 10 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.