Csah 1 over Watab River
GoodStearns County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 78 · Structure no. 73544
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 1 over Watab River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Watab River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 1 over Watab River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 1 over Watab 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 Watab River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Csah 1 over Watab River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 1 over Watab River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.