US Bridges

M 5 over Moat Around Park

Fair

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI NW of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. L8822

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 5 over Moat Around Park is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 5 over Moat Around Park in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesM 5
CrossesMoat Around Park
Location1.7 MI NW of JCT Csah 19
RouteCity Street 5
CountyMarshall County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.33673, -96.81241
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1994)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$57 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 5 over Moat Around Park built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 5 over Moat Around Park 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does M 5 over Moat Around Park carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is M 5 over Moat Around Park?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns M 5 over Moat Around Park?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.