US Bridges

Csah 1 over Clearwater River

Good

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 1.25 MI W of JCT US 59 · Structure no. 63517

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Clearwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Clearwater River in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesClearwater River
Location1.25 MI W of JCT US 59
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates47.90535, -96.06098
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2014)
Projected traffic410 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1 over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Clearwater 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 Clearwater River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.