US Bridges

Csah 43 over Sucker River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 50 · Structure no. 96356

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 43 over Sucker River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 43 over Sucker River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 43
CrossesSucker River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 50
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates46.95152, -91.89982
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic325 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 43 over Sucker River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 43 over Sucker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 43 over Sucker River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 43 over Sucker River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m).

Who owns Csah 43 over Sucker River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.