US Bridges

Csah 5 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13)

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT CR 68 · Structure no. 32535

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 5 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesSkunk Creek (jd # 13)
Location0.7 MI S of JCT CR 68
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.57658, -95.37492
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2016)
Projected traffic285 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$151 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.