US Bridges

Csah 133 over Whiteface River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 47 · Structure no. 69A82

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 133 over Whiteface River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 133 over Whiteface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 788 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCsah 133
CrossesWhiteface River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 47
RouteCounty Highway 133
Coordinates47.07001, -92.71589
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic788 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 133 over Whiteface River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 133 over Whiteface 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 133 over Whiteface River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 133 over Whiteface River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 133 over Whiteface River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.