US Bridges

Csah 65 over Sturgeon River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 753 · Structure no. 69611

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 65 over Sturgeon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 65 over Sturgeon River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 65
CrossesSturgeon River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 753
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates47.66366, -93.03758
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic580 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 65 over Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 65 over Sturgeon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 65 over Sturgeon River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 65 over Sturgeon River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 65 over Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.