FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CSAH 83

Carrying CSAH 83 over STREAM

0.1 MI N OF JCT TH 169, Scott, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 83

The CSAH 83 bridge in Scott, Minnesota carries CSAH 83 over STREAM. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How CSAH 83 compares

▲ 5.1
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of Minnesota bridges
130
Bridges in Scott · 1 in Poor condition
CSAH 83 40.8 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
8.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
97223

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSAH 83 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 83 against other structures in Scott 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 83?

CSAH 83 in Scott, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CSAH 83 inspected?

CSAH 83'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 21,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 83 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 83?

CSAH 83 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 83?

CSAH 83 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CSAH 83 and does age affect safety?

CSAH 83 was built in 1993, making it 33 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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