US Bridges

Csah 1 over Sand Hill River

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 5.25 MI E of JCT Mn 32 · Structure no. 60567

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Sand Hill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Sand Hill River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 845 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesSand Hill River
Location5.25 MI E of JCT Mn 32
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates47.52828, -96.16952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2017)
Projected traffic845 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Sand Hill River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Sand Hill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Sand Hill River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Sand Hill River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Sand Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.