US Bridges

Csah 48 over Fish Lake

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 43 · Structure no. 69594

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 48 over Fish Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 48 over Fish Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 48
CrossesFish Lake
Location1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 43
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates46.95349, -92.21674
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2019)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 48 over Fish Lake built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 48 over Fish Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 48 over Fish Lake carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 48 over Fish Lake?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 48 over Fish Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.