US Bridges

Csah 18 over Big Swamp Creek

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT CR 145 · Structure no. 80J13

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over Big Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 18 over Big Swamp Creek in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesBig Swamp Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT CR 145
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates46.67139, -94.84935
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2021)
Projected traffic295 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 18 over Big Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 over Big Swamp Creek 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 18 over Big Swamp Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 18 over Big Swamp Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Csah 18 over Big Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.