Csah 5 over Ditch
GoodBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of N CO Line · Structure no. 7240
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 5 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Csah 5 over Ditch in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 5 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Csah 5 over Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 5 over Ditch carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Csah 5 over Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 5 over Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.