US Bridges

Csah 5 over TH 23

Good

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 34030

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over TH 23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over TH 23 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2038. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesTH 23
Location3.0 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates45.08926, -95.10114
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over TH 23 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over TH 23 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over TH 23 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 5 over TH 23?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over TH 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.