US Bridges

Mn 5 over Bluff Creek Trail

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 10X02

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over Bluff Creek Trail is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 5 over Bluff Creek Trail in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 25,665 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesBluff Creek Trail
Location1.1 MI E of JCT TH 41
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86275, -93.57418
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,665 (2021)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 5 over Bluff Creek Trail built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over Bluff Creek Trail 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over Bluff Creek Trail carry?

About 25,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over Bluff Creek Trail?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Mn 5 over Bluff Creek Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.