US Bridges

Csah 5 over Pipestone Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 59524

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Pipestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 5 over Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.00906, -96.39954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
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 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 Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Pipestone 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.