US Bridges

Csah 49 over Red Lake CO Ditch # 4

Good

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 97318

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 49 over Red Lake CO Ditch # 4 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 49 over Red Lake CO Ditch # 4 in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 49
CrossesRed Lake CO Ditch # 4
Location1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates47.76024, -96.05267
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2018)
Projected traffic305 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 49 over Red Lake CO Ditch # 4 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 49 over Red Lake CO Ditch # 4 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 49 over Red Lake CO Ditch # 4 carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 49 over Red Lake CO Ditch # 4?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Csah 49 over Red Lake CO Ditch # 4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.