US Bridges

Csah 5 over Yellow Medicine River

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 41J11

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Yellow Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Yellow Medicine River in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesYellow Medicine River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.49953, -96.24134
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Yellow Medicine River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Yellow Medicine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Yellow Medicine River carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Yellow Medicine River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Yellow Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.