US Bridges

Csah 75 over Sauk River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI W of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 73581

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 75 over Sauk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 75 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 24,510 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,890 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 75
CrossesSauk River
Location2.4 MI W of JCT TH 15
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates45.55432, -94.25786
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,510 (2023)
Projected traffic26,890 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 75 over Sauk River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 75 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 75 over Sauk River carry?

About 24,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 75 over Sauk River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 75 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.