US Bridges

Csah 28 over E Br Chippewa River

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. 76J21

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 28 over E Br Chippewa River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 28 over E Br Chippewa River in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 28
CrossesE Br Chippewa River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates45.37631, -95.41457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 28 over E Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 28 over E Br Chippewa 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 28 over E Br Chippewa River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 28 over E Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 28 over E Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.