US Bridges

Csah 5 over S Br Two Rivers

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 35527

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over S Br Two Rivers is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 5 over S Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.73554, -96.79913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2017)
Projected traffic205 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over S Br Two Rivers 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 S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 5 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.