US Bridges

Csah 8 over Pomme De Terre River

Fair

Stevens County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 75502

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Pomme De Terre River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 8 over Pomme De Terre River in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyStevens County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.49916, -95.91355
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2017)
Projected traffic520 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 8 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Pomme De Terre River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.