US Bridges

Csah 5 over E Branch Beaver River

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 38J19

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
996
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over E Branch Beaver River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over E Branch Beaver River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesE Branch Beaver River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates47.29509, -91.3195
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 E Branch Beaver River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over E Branch Beaver River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over E Branch Beaver River carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 5 over E Branch Beaver River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over E Branch Beaver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.