Csah 59 over Paleface Creek
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT CR 542 · Structure no. 69A77
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 59 over Paleface Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 59 over Paleface Creek 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 59 over Paleface Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 59 over Paleface Creek 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 59 over Paleface Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Csah 59 over Paleface Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 59 over Paleface Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.