US Bridges

Csah 5 over CO Ditch # 35

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 93591

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over CO Ditch # 35 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over CO Ditch # 35 in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesCO Ditch # 35
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.40317, -96.24148
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO Ditch # 35 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over CO Ditch # 35 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over CO Ditch # 35 carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over CO Ditch # 35?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over CO Ditch # 35?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.