US Bridges

Csah 61 over Big Sucker River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SW of JCT CSAH42 · Structure no. 6761

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Big Sucker River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 61 over Big Sucker River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,450 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesBig Sucker River
Location0.2 MI SW of JCT CSAH42
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates46.92398, -91.85074
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2019)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2039
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$511 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 61 over Big Sucker River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Big Sucker River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over Big Sucker River carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Big Sucker River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m).

Who owns Csah 61 over Big Sucker River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.