US Bridges

Csah 8 over N Fk Crow River

FairPosted for load

Wright County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT CR 107 · Structure no. 86503

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,427
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over N Fk Crow River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 8 over N Fk Crow River in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,850 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location2.2 MI N of JCT CR 107
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWright County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.13175, -94.00046
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,427 (2022)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 8 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over N Fk Crow River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 1,427 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 8 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.