US Bridges

Csah 6 over Dutch Slough

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 340 Ft E of JCT TH 33 · Structure no. 69K91

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Dutch Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 6 over Dutch Slough in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesDutch Slough
Location340 Ft E of JCT TH 33
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates46.80875, -92.44786
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2019)
Projected traffic435 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 6 over Dutch Slough built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Dutch Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Dutch Slough carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Dutch Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 6 over Dutch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.