US Bridges

Csah 39 over Pine River

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT Csah 61 · Structure no. 58516

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 39 over Pine River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 39 over Pine 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 39
CrossesPine River
Location1.3 MI W of JCT Csah 61
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates46.25949, -92.89384
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 39 over Pine River built?

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

What condition is Csah 39 over Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 39 over Pine River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 39 over Pine River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 39 over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.