US Bridges

Csah 5 over E Fk Cedar River

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 20533

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over E Fk Cedar River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 5 over E Fk Cedar River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesE Fk Cedar River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.87997, -92.92509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over E Fk Cedar River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over E Fk Cedar River 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 E Fk Cedar River carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 5 over E Fk Cedar River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over E Fk Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.