US Bridges

Csah 4 over Little Minnesota River

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 28 · Structure no. 78520

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Little Minnesota River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 4 over Little Minnesota River in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesLittle Minnesota River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 28
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates45.59081, -96.8339
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic540 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 4 over Little Minnesota River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Little Minnesota 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Little Minnesota River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Little Minnesota River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Little Minnesota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.