US Bridges

Csah 5 over Goose Creek (cd #55)

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Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 24531

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Goose Creek (cd #55) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 5 over Goose Creek (cd #55) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesGoose Creek (cd #55)
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.53568, -93.34925
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2017)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Goose Creek (cd #55) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Goose Creek (cd #55) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Goose Creek (cd #55) carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Goose Creek (cd #55)?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Goose Creek (cd #55)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.