US Bridges

Csah 77 over Leaf River

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 56514

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 77 over Leaf River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 77 over Leaf River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 77
CrossesLeaf River
Location0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates46.46387, -95.22301
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2039
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$202 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 77 over Leaf River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 77 over Leaf River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 77 over Leaf River carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 77 over Leaf River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 77 over Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.