US Bridges

Csah 46 over Kettle River

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI W of JCT Csah 61 · Structure no. 58525

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 46 over Kettle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 46 over Kettle River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 46
CrossesKettle River
Location3.2 MI W of JCT Csah 61
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates46.39009, -92.8826
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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 46 over Kettle River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 46 over Kettle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 46 over Kettle River carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 46 over Kettle River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 46 over Kettle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.