US Bridges

Csah 11 over Red Lake River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 60507

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
790 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Red Lake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 11 over Red Lake River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2039. The structure is 790 ft (240.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesRed Lake River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates47.78934, -96.49023
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length790 ft (240.7 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2017)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Red Lake River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Red Lake River 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 Red Lake River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Red Lake River?

The structure is 790 ft (240.7 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Red Lake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.