US Bridges

Csah 4 over Whiteface River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT CR333 · Structure no. 69503

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Whiteface River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Whiteface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesWhiteface River
Location1.6 MI S of JCT CR333
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates47.27046, -92.20484
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Whiteface River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Whiteface 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Whiteface River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Whiteface River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Whiteface River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.