US Bridges

Csah 5 over Tamarac River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 45573

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Tamarac River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 5 over Tamarac River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2038. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesTamarac River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates48.45615, -96.89022
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic572 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Tamarac River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Tamarac 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Tamarac River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Tamarac River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Tamarac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.