US Bridges

Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 20537

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River in Dodge 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesS Br Mid Fk Zumbro River
Location2.1 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates44.08281, -92.9455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic55 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 S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River built?

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

What condition is Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.