US Bridges

Csah 5 over Little Mississippi River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 97677

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Little Mississippi River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Little Mississippi River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesLittle Mississippi River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates47.4573, -95.13031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Little Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Little Mississippi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Little Mississippi River carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Little Mississippi River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Little Mississippi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.