US Bridges

Csah 5 over Stream

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR 45 · Structure no. 25J38

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CR 45
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates44.49289, -92.47618
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
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 Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Stream 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Stream carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.