US Bridges

Csah 5 over Little Rock Creek

Fair

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT 679th Ave · Structure no. 52514

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
892
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Little Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over Little Rock Creek in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 892 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location1.4 MI W of JCT 679th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyNicollet County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.44176, -94.66618
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Little Rock Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.