US Bridges

Csah 75 over BNSF RR

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 73552

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 75 over BNSF RR is a concrete frame carrying Csah 75 over BNSF RR in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 75
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 15
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.55357, -94.22658
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2017)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 75 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 75 over BNSF RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 75 over BNSF RR carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 75 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 75 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.