US Bridges

Csah 23 over Wing River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 80516

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,407
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Wing River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 23 over Wing River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 1,407 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesWing River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates46.43358, -95.0098
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,407 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 23 over Wing River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Wing 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Wing River carry?

About 1,407 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Wing River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over Wing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.