US Bridges

Csah 41 over Star Lake Channel

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT TH 108 · Structure no. 56548

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 41 over Star Lake Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 41 over Star Lake Channel in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 860 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 41
CrossesStar Lake Channel
Location1.6 MI S of JCT TH 108
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates46.52127, -95.84486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2019)
Projected traffic860 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 41 over Star Lake Channel built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 41 over Star Lake 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 41 over Star Lake Channel carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 41 over Star Lake Channel?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 41 over Star Lake Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.