US Bridges

Csah 60 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 6.3 MI E of Vergas · Structure no. 8815

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 60 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 60 over Stream in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 60
CrossesStream
Location6.3 MI E of Vergas
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates46.66074, -95.69405
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2015)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 60 over Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 60 over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 60 over Stream carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Csah 60 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 60 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.