US Bridges

Csah 34 over N Fk Crow River

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 3.4 MI SE of JCT TH 124 · Structure no. 73530

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over N Fk Crow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 34 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 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 34
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location3.4 MI SE of JCT TH 124
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates45.35664, -94.65315
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2017)
Projected traffic570 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 34 over N Fk Crow River built?

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

What condition is Csah 34 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 34 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 34 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 34 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.