US Bridges

Csah 85 over N Fk Crow River

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of Paynesville · Structure no. 73021

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 85 over N Fk Crow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 85 over N Fk Crow River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 85
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location1.0 MI E of Paynesville
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates45.3845, -94.69591
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2017)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 85 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 85 over N Fk Crow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 85 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 85 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 85 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.