US Bridges

Csah 5 over Canfield Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 93345

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Canfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Canfield Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesCanfield Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.53174, -92.26945
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Canfield Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Canfield 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 Canfield Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Canfield Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Canfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.