US Bridges

Csah 1 over Red River of the North

PoorClosed to traffic

Polk County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 5767

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
362 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Red River of the North is a steel truss - thru carrying Csah 1 over Red River of the North in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesRed River of the North
Location2.5 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates47.52713, -96.87106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
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 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Red River of the North in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Red River of the North carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.