US Bridges

Csah 28 over Lost River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 60508

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 28 over Lost River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Csah 28 over Lost River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 28
CrossesLost River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates47.84186, -95.68864
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2009)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 28 over Lost River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 28 over Lost 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 28 over Lost River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 28 over Lost River?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 28 over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.