US Bridges

Csah 44 over W Br CO Ditch # 140

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of Jct. Csah 45 · Structure no. 95279

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over W Br CO Ditch # 140 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 44 over W Br CO Ditch # 140 in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 44
CrossesW Br CO Ditch # 140
Location1.4 MI N of Jct. Csah 45
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates47.72174, -96.39495
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 44 over W Br CO Ditch # 140 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over W Br CO Ditch # 140 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over W Br CO Ditch # 140 carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 44 over W Br CO Ditch # 140?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Csah 44 over W Br CO Ditch # 140?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.