US Bridges

Csah 1 over Hoot L-Wright L Channel

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 92 · Structure no. 56520

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Hoot L-Wright L Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Hoot L-Wright L Channel in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,400 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesHoot L-Wright L Channel
Location1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 92
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates46.29868, -96.0275
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$241 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Hoot L-Wright L Channel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Hoot L-Wright L Channel 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Hoot L-Wright L Channel carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Hoot L-Wright L Channel?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Hoot L-Wright L Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.