US Bridges

Csah 11 over Kingsbury Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 69547

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Kingsbury Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 11 over Kingsbury Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,450 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 2
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates46.74393, -92.22739
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2019)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 11 over Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Kingsbury Creek 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 11 over Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.