US Bridges

Csah 108 over Water Hen Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 5.2 MI W of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 69556

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 108 over Water Hen Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 108 over Water Hen Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 108
CrossesWater Hen Creek
Location5.2 MI W of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 108
Coordinates47.32193, -92.29622
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic245 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 108 over Water Hen Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 108 over Water Hen 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 108 over Water Hen Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 108 over Water Hen Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 108 over Water Hen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.