US Bridges

Csah 49 over Boulder Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 69K96

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 49 over Boulder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 49 over Boulder Creek 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesCsah 49
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates47.11137, -92.11722
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 inspectionJuly 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 length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic46 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 49 over Boulder Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 49 over Boulder 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 49 over Boulder Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Csah 49 over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 49 over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.