US Bridges

Csah 67 over Leaf River

Poor

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 92516

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 67 over Leaf River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 67 over Leaf River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 67
CrossesLeaf River
Location1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates46.40664, -95.40768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
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$185.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 67 over Leaf River built?

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

What condition is Csah 67 over Leaf River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 67 over Leaf River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 67 over Leaf River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Csah 67 over Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.