US Bridges

Csah 44 over Pine Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT CR 611 · Structure no. 69J20

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 44 over Pine Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesCsah 44
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.2 MI W of JCT CR 611
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates47.24488, -91.86345
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic190 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 44 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over Pine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over Pine Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 44 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 44 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.