US Bridges

Csah 11 over ST Francis River

Good

Sherburne County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 71512

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over ST Francis River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 11 over ST Francis River in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,250 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesST Francis River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates45.54079, -93.82004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 11 over ST Francis River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over ST Francis 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 11 over ST Francis River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 11 over ST Francis River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over ST Francis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.