Csah 50 over French River
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of JCT CR290 · Structure no. 69501
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 474
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 50 over French River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Csah 50 over French River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 50 over French River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 50 over French 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 50 over French River carry?
About 474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Csah 50 over French River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 50 over French River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.