US Bridges

Csah 61 over Snake River

PoorPosted for load

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 58510

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,576
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Snake River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Csah 61 over Snake River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesSnake River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates45.82967, -92.97051
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,576 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 61 over Snake River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Snake 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 61 over Snake River carry?

About 5,576 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Snake River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.