US Bridges

Csah 31 over ST Louis River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 69580

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over ST Louis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 31 over ST Louis River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesST Louis River
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 2
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates46.86977, -92.6032
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 31 over ST Louis River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over ST Louis River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over ST Louis River carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 31 over ST Louis River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over ST Louis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.