FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CSAH 25

Carrying CSAH 25 over DARK RIVER

4.0 MI N OF JCT CSAH66, St. Louis, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 25

The CSAH 25 bridge in St. Louis, Minnesota carries CSAH 25 over DARK RIVER. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 365 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CSAH 25 compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Minnesota bridges
641
Bridges in St. Louis · 32 in Poor condition
CSAH 25 22.9 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
365 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7689

How to read this record

CSAH 25 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CSAH 25 against other structures in St. Louis and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CSAH 25?

CSAH 25 in St. Louis, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CSAH 25 inspected?

CSAH 25's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 365 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 25 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 25?

CSAH 25 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 25?

CSAH 25 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CSAH 25 and does age affect safety?

CSAH 25 was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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