US Bridges

Csah 24 over Eight Mile Creek

Poor

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI S of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 93372

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 24 over Eight Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 24 over Eight Mile Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesCsah 24
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location5.0 MI S of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates48.05474, -92.48109
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$750 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 24 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 24 over Eight Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 24 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 24 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 24 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.