US Bridges

Csah 6 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 7114

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over Stream in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 6
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyTraverse County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.71596, -96.512
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2016)
Projected traffic145 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$138 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Stream carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.