US Bridges

Csah 5 over S Br Root River

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 23522

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over S Br Root River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over S Br Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesS Br Root River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.62588, -92.2659
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2013)
Projected traffic315 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Root River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over S 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 March 2023.

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

About 315 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 5 over S Br Root River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over S Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.