US Bridges

Csah 23 over Pelican River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 69J23

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Pelican River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over Pelican River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 980 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesPelican River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 53
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates48.03355, -92.83279
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic980 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 23 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Pelican 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Pelican River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Pelican River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.