US Bridges

Csah 65 over Sauk River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 73549

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 65 over Sauk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 65 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 65
CrossesSauk River
Location1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates45.68751, -94.84015
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2020)
Projected traffic730 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 65 over Sauk River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 65 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 65 over Sauk River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 65 over Sauk River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 65 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.