US Bridges

Csah 5 over Stream

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI SW of N CO Line · Structure no. 07526

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Csah 5 over Stream in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI SW of N CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.22854, -93.98419
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic10,050 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$340 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Csah 5 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Stream carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 5 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.