US Bridges

Csah 46 over Moose Horn River

PoorPosted for load

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 61 · Structure no. 58508

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 46 over Moose Horn River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 46 over Moose Horn River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCsah 46
CrossesMoose Horn River
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 61
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates46.38259, -92.84089
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 46 over Moose Horn River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 46 over Moose Horn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 46 over Moose Horn River carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 46 over Moose Horn River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 46 over Moose Horn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.