US Bridges

Csah 5 over Dodge Center Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 20506

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Dodge Center Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 5 over Dodge Center Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesDodge Center Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.01865, -92.92512
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2017)
Projected traffic355 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$920 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Dodge Center Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Dodge Center Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Dodge Center Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Dodge Center Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Dodge Center Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.