US Bridges

Csah 88 over Shagawa River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 69J82

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 88 over Shagawa River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 88 over Shagawa River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,850 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 88
CrossesShagawa River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates47.91655, -91.82935
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic1,800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,850 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 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 88 over Shagawa River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 88 over Shagawa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 88 over Shagawa River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 88 over Shagawa River?

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

Who owns Csah 88 over Shagawa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.