US Bridges

Csah 10 over E Br Chippewa River

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 92420

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over E Br Chippewa River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 10 over E Br Chippewa River in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesE Br Chippewa River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates45.46433, -95.35563
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 10 over E Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over E Br Chippewa 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over E Br Chippewa River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 10 over E Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 10 over E Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.