Csah 5 over Blue Earth River
FairFaribault County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SW of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 22540
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 5 over Blue Earth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2039. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 5 over Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 5 over Blue Earth 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 5 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Csah 5 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 5 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.