Csah 5 over Wild Rice River
PoorMahnomen County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 44502
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 5 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 5 over Wild Rice River in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 5 over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 5 over Wild Rice River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 5 over Wild Rice River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Csah 5 over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 5 over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.