US Bridges

Csah 23 over Cat River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI N of JCT TH 227 · Structure no. 80J14

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Cat River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over Cat River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 832 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesCat River
Location3.1 MI N of JCT TH 227
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates46.67495, -95.01687
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2021)
Projected traffic780 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cat River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Cat 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Cat River carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Cat River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over Cat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.