US Bridges

Csah 11 over I 94

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · At the W County Line · Structure no. 56816

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 11 over I 94 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,050 by 2038. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesI 94
LocationAt the W County Line
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates46.48284, -96.28078
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 11 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is Csah 11 over I 94 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over I 94 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 11 over I 94?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.