US Bridges

Csah 77 over Pike River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 69601

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 77 over Pike River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 77 over Pike River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 77
CrossesPike River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 1
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates47.79163, -92.36817
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 77 over Pike River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 77 over Pike 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 77 over Pike River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 77 over Pike River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 77 over Pike River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.