US Bridges

Csah 5 over Dry Land

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI NE of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 23601

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
502 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Dry Land is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 5 over Dry Land in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2037. The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesDry Land
Location3.3 MI NE of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates43.79945, -92.23136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length502 ft (152.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2017)
Projected traffic485 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Dry Land built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Dry Land in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Dry Land carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Dry Land?

The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Dry Land?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.