US Bridges

Csah 22 over Red River of the North

Fair

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 84511

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 22 over Red River of the North in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesRed River of the North
Location2.0 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates46.44421, -96.7161
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 22 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 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 22 over Red River of the North carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 22 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.