US Bridges

Csah 70 over Dunka River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 5.1 MI E of JCT Csah 112 · Structure no. 69K99

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 70 over Dunka River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 70 over Dunka River 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,143 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesCsah 70
CrossesDunka River
Location5.1 MI E of JCT Csah 112
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates47.6841, -91.84862
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,143 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 70 over Dunka River built?

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

What condition is Csah 70 over Dunka 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 70 over Dunka River carry?

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

How long is Csah 70 over Dunka River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Csah 70 over Dunka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.