US Bridges

Csah 65 over Outlet to Sturgeon River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 69A72

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 65 over Outlet to Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 65 over Outlet to Sturgeon River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 65
CrossesOutlet to Sturgeon River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates47.66472, -93.02566
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2019)
Projected traffic650 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 65 over Outlet to Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 65 over Outlet to 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 65 over Outlet to Sturgeon River carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 65 over Outlet to Sturgeon River?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 65 over Outlet to Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.