US Bridges

Csah 5 over Winnebego Crk Trib

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI NW of State Line · Structure no. 28J11

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Winnebego Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Winnebego Crk Trib in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesWinnebego Crk Trib
Location2.2 MI NW of State Line
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.52588, -91.31504
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Winnebego Crk Trib built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Winnebego Crk Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Winnebego Crk Trib carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Winnebego Crk Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Winnebego Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.