US Bridges

Csah 5 over CO Ditch #16

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 24551

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over CO Ditch #16 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over CO Ditch #16 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesCO Ditch #16
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates43.55353, -93.27901
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2017)
Projected traffic340 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 CO Ditch #16 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over CO Ditch #16 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over CO Ditch #16 carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 5 over CO Ditch #16?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over CO Ditch #16?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.