US Bridges

Csah 51 over Sand Hill River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 60524

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 51 over Sand Hill River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 51 over Sand Hill 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 51
CrossesSand Hill River
Location1.7 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates47.57161, -96.77972
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
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 51 over Sand Hill River built?

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

What condition is Csah 51 over Sand Hill 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 51 over Sand Hill River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 51 over Sand Hill River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 51 over Sand Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.