US Bridges

Csah 34 over Cp Rail

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT TH55 · Structure no. 73575

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 34 over Cp Rail in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCsah 34
CrossesCp Rail
Location1.9 MI N of JCT TH55
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates45.35239, -94.63998
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2017)
Projected traffic415 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 34 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 34 over Cp Rail 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 34 over Cp Rail carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 34 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 34 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.