Csah 34 over Willow Creek

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Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 68J22

Built: 2005; 20 years old
Condition: Good; inspected November 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 445; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 34 over Willow Creek in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 34

CrossesWillow Creek

Location0.5 MI W JCT Csah 17

RouteCounty Highway 34

CountyRoseau County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates48.84333, -95.10188

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionNovember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 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 25 or greater

Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)

Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2022)

Projected traffic275 by 2042

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$1,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 34 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 34 over Willow Creek 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 34 over Willow Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 34 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 34 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.