US Bridges

Csah 65 over Otvr (aban)

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 73538

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 65 over Otvr (aban) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 65 over Otvr (aban) in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 65
CrossesOtvr (aban)
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 94
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates45.69508, -94.87409
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2017)
Projected traffic460 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 65 over Otvr (aban) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 65 over Otvr (aban) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 65 over Otvr (aban) carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 65 over Otvr (aban)?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 65 over Otvr (aban)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.