US Bridges

Csah 6 over Lost River

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 60509

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Lost River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Csah 6 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesLost River
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates47.83838, -95.73081
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic140 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 6 over Lost River built?

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

What condition is Csah 6 over Lost River 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 6 over Lost River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Lost River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.