Csah 1 over S Br Rapid River
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Csah 1 over S Br Rapid River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 125 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 3 of the 61 inventoried bridges in Lake of the Woods County rated poor (4.9%); 3 (4.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 161 ft |
| Location | 0.5 Mi N of Jct CR 86 |
| NBI structure number | 39501 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lake of the Woods County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 11 over Baudette River | 1983 | 4,450 | Fair |
| Ut 150 over Ditch | 1969 | 2,950 | Fair |
| Mn 11 over Winter Road River | 1977 | 1,794 | Fair |
| Mn 11 over Tomato Creek | 1998 | 1,700 | Good |
| Mn 11 over Canfield Creek | 1931 | 1,700 | Fair |
| Mn 11 over Williams Creek | 1931 | 1,700 | Fair |
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