US Bridges

Csah 61 over Rock Creek

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH70 · Structure no. 8824

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 61 over Rock Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH70
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates45.76894, -92.96966
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2022)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$34 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 61 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Rock 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 61 over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Csah 61 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 61 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.