Csah 5 over Rice River
PoorPosted for loadAitkin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of Kimberly · Structure no. 01508
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 5 over Rice River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 5 over Rice River in Aitkin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 5 over Rice River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 5 over Rice River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 5 over Rice River carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 5 over Rice River?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 5 over Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.