US Bridges

Csah 75 over Clearwater River

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of Clearwater · Structure no. 5608

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 75 over Clearwater River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 75 over Clearwater River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,260 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 75
CrossesClearwater River
Location0.2 MI W of Clearwater
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.42366, -94.05273
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,260 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 75 over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 75 over Clearwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 75 over Clearwater River carry?

About 3,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Csah 75 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 75 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.