US Bridges

Csah 30 over Red River of the North

Fair

Wilkin County, Minnesota · On West County Line · Structure no. 84508

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 30 over Red River of the North in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2038. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCsah 30
CrossesRed River of the North
LocationOn West County Line
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates46.57235, -96.7526
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2018)
Projected traffic570 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$141 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 30 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 30 over Red River of the North 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 30 over Red River of the North carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 30 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 30 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.