US Bridges

Csah 5 over Little Otter Creek

Fair

Carlton County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 09514

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
698
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Little Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Little Otter Creek in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 698 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesLittle Otter Creek
Location1.7 MI S of JCT TH 210
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyCarlton County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.64287, -92.5332
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Little Otter Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Little Otter Creek carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Little Otter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Little Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.