US Bridges

Csah 5 over Ski Run

Good

Cook County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 16525

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
887
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Ski Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over Ski Run in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 887 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,722 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesSki Run
Location1.8 MI N of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyCook County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.66351, -90.71377
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2022)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Ski Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Ski Run 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 Ski Run carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Ski Run?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Ski Run?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).