US Bridges

Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI NW of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 55527

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,614 by 2038. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesS Br Mid Fk Zumbro River
Location0.8 MI NW of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.07092, -92.66309
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2018)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.