US Bridges

Csah 5 over Games Lake Outlet

Good

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 34529

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Games Lake Outlet is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 5 over Games Lake Outlet in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 588 vehicles a day, projected to reach 615 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesGames Lake Outlet
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 9
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.33149, -95.08438
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2022)
Projected traffic615 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Games Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Games Lake Outlet 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Games Lake Outlet carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Games Lake Outlet?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Games Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.