FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CSAH 30

Carrying CSAH 30 over N BR SUNRISE RIVER

IN NORTH BRANCH, Chisago, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 30

The CSAH 30 bridge in Chisago, Minnesota carries CSAH 30 over N BR SUNRISE RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,049 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.8 metric tons.

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

How CSAH 30 compares

▲ 6.1
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Minnesota bridges
42
Bridges in Chisago
CSAH 30 41.8 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
41.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,049 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8747

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSAH 30 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CSAH 30 against other structures in Chisago 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 30?

CSAH 30 in Chisago, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CSAH 30 inspected?

CSAH 30'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 7,049 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 30 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 30?

CSAH 30 has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 30?

CSAH 30 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CSAH 30 and does age affect safety?

CSAH 30 was built in 1950, making it 76 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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