US Bridges

Csah 5 over Spruce Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 92951

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Spruce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Spruce Creek in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyDouglas County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.01988, -95.21116
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Spruce Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Spruce Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.