Csah 1 over Sauk River
GoodStearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 73528
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 1 over Sauk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 1 over Sauk River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 1 over Sauk 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 1 over Sauk River carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Csah 1 over Sauk River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 1 over Sauk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.