US Bridges

Csah 5 over N Br Root River

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 23509

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over N Br Root River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over N Br Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesN Br Root River
Location1.1 MI S of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.82273, -92.17374
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2017)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 N Br Root River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over N Br Root 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over N Br Root River carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 5 over N Br Root River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over N Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.