US Bridges

Csah 33 over Talmadge River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 69597

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 33 over Talmadge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 33 over Talmadge River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 33
CrossesTalmadge River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates46.88741, -91.91992
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 33 over Talmadge River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 33 over Talmadge 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 33 over Talmadge River carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Csah 33 over Talmadge River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 33 over Talmadge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.