Csah 5 over Clearwater River
GoodRed Lake County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 63506
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 5 over Clearwater River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 5 over Clearwater River in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 5 over Clearwater River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 5 over Clearwater River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 5 over Clearwater River carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Csah 5 over Clearwater River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 5 over Clearwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.