US Bridges

Csah 5 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 64532

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 5 over Stream in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.32059, -95.47265
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2015)
Projected traffic495 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Stream?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.