US Bridges

Csah 30 over Bear Creek

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT CR 142 · Structure no. 94135

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 30 over Bear Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 701 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 30
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT CR 142
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates46.12851, -92.78107
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2021)
Projected traffic680 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 30 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 30 over Bear Creek 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 30 over Bear Creek carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 30 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 30 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.