US Bridges

Csah 4 over Browns Creek (cd #13)

Good

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. 96852

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Browns Creek (cd #13) is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Browns Creek (cd #13) in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesBrowns Creek (cd #13)
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates47.94615, -96.28835
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic75 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4 over Browns Creek (cd #13) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Browns Creek (cd #13) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Browns Creek (cd #13) carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Browns Creek (cd #13)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Browns Creek (cd #13)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.