US Bridges

Csah 5 over Cottonwood River

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 96052

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
854
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Cottonwood River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Cottonwood River in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 854 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesCottonwood River
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.26042, -95.87675
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic854 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2042
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 Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Cottonwood 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Cottonwood River carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.