US Bridges

Csah 5 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 92538

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Csah 5 over Stream 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.83532, -92.17764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$52 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Csah 5 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Stream carry?

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

How long is Csah 5 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.