US Bridges

Csah 23 over Stream

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E JCT Csah 119 · Structure no. 69638

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 23 over Stream in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 23
CrossesStream
Location1.6 MI E JCT Csah 119
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.0155, -92.87157
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2019)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 23 over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Stream carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.