US Bridges

Csah 23 over Elk River

Good

Sherburne County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI N of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 71519

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Elk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 23 over Elk River in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesElk River
Location2.6 MI N of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates45.42504, -93.8752
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 23 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Elk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Elk River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Csah 23 over Elk River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.