US Bridges

Csah 65 over Sauk River

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Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR157 · Structure no. 73580

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2017 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 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,107 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 65
CrossesSauk River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CR157
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.67276, -94.7637
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2017)
Projected traffic3,107 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 2018, making it 7 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 65 over Sauk River carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 65 over Sauk River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 65 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.