US Bridges

Csah 5 over US 52

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SE of N CO Line · Structure no. 55034

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over US 52 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2038. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesUS 52
Location1.4 MI SE of N CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates44.1834, -92.57661
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2018)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over US 52 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over US 52 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over US 52 carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 5 over US 52?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.