US Bridges

Csah 5 over South Creek

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 22526

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over South Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 5 over South Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesSouth Creek
Location2.5 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates43.70916, -94.1775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic95 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over South Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over South 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over South Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 5 over South Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.