US Bridges

Csah 61 over Grindstone River

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 58515

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,229
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Grindstone River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 61 over Grindstone River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,850 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesGrindstone River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates46.01957, -92.94053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,229 (2022)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Grindstone River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,229 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Grindstone River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over Grindstone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.