Csah 1 over Dead River
PoorOtter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 56519
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 1 over Dead River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 1 over Dead River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 1 over Dead River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 1 over Dead River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 1 over Dead River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Csah 1 over Dead River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 1 over Dead River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.