US Bridges

Csah 11 over Pokegama Creek

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 58517

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,569
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Pokegama Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 11 over Pokegama Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 2,569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesPokegama Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates45.87155, -93.04421
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,569 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2041
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 11 over Pokegama Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Pokegama Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Pokegama Creek carry?

About 2,569 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Pokegama Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Pokegama Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.