US Bridges

Csah 19 over S Br Buffalo River

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 84J11

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over S Br Buffalo River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 19 over S Br Buffalo River in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesS Br Buffalo River
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates46.53709, -96.3231
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 19 over S Br Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over S Br Buffalo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over S Br Buffalo River carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 19 over S Br Buffalo River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Csah 19 over S Br Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.