US Bridges

Csah 5 over Carson Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI NE of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 92873

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Carson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Carson Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCsah 5
CrossesCarson Creek
Location1.9 MI NE of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.78661, -92.2516
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2017)
Projected traffic485 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Carson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Carson Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Carson Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Carson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Carson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.