US Bridges

Csah 11 over Long Prairie River

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 77522

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Long Prairie River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 11 over Long Prairie River in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesLong Prairie River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 38
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates45.99689, -94.95959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2018)
Projected traffic580 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 11 over Long Prairie River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Long Prairie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Long Prairie River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Long Prairie River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Long Prairie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.