US Bridges

Csah 60 over Toad River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 91899

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 60 over Toad River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 60 over Toad River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 60
CrossesToad River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates46.66531, -95.52454
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2015)
Projected traffic380 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$156 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 60 over Toad River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 60 over Toad 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 60 over Toad River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 60 over Toad River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 60 over Toad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.