Csah 76 over Bluff Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOtter Tail County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. L0927
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 76 over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 76 over Bluff Creek in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 76 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 76 over Bluff Creek 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 76 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Csah 76 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 76 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.