US Bridges

Csah 59 over Paleface River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT CR 322 · Structure no. 69A35

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 59 over Paleface River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 59 over Paleface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 59
CrossesPaleface River
Location0.7 MI W of JCT CR 322
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates47.25303, -92.42264
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic192 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 59 over Paleface River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 59 over Paleface 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 59 over Paleface River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 59 over Paleface River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 59 over Paleface River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.