US Bridges

Csah 5 over Dry Run

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 55K15

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Dry Run in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,100 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesDry Run
Location0.8 MI SE JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.18233, -92.63336
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2017)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Dry Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Dry Run carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Dry Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.