US Bridges

Csah 19 over US 61

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI NW of JCT TH 95 · Structure no. 9071

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,253
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over US 61 in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 19
CrossesUS 61
Location3.1 MI NW of JCT TH 95
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyWashington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.80516, -92.91276
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,253 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over US 61 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over US 61 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over US 61 carry?

About 7,253 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 19 over US 61?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.