US Bridges

Csah 43 over Otter Tail River

FairPosted for load

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 91553

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 43 over Otter Tail River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 43 over Otter Tail River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 43
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates46.38873, -95.94225
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$461 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 43 over Otter Tail River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 43 over Otter Tail River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 43 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 43 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Csah 43 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.