US Bridges

Csah 5 over W Fk Baudette River

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 96545

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over W Fk Baudette River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over W Fk Baudette River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesW Fk Baudette River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates48.67042, -94.62663
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks—
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 W Fk Baudette River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over W Fk Baudette 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over W Fk Baudette River carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 5 over W Fk Baudette River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over W Fk Baudette River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.