US Bridges

Csah 95 over Embarrass River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT CR336 · Structure no. 69696

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 95 over Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 95 over Embarrass River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 95
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT CR336
RouteCounty Highway 95
Coordinates47.40484, -92.4039
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 95 over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 95 over Embarrass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 95 over Embarrass River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 95 over Embarrass River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 95 over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.