US Bridges

Csah 80 over Otter Tail River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NW of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 56530

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 80 over Otter Tail River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 80 over Otter Tail River in Otter Tail 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 80
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location0.1 MI NW of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates46.57603, -95.53958
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 80 over Otter Tail River built?

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

What condition is Csah 80 over Otter Tail 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 80 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 80 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 80 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.