US Bridges

Csah 5 over Lone Tree Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT CR 57 · Structure no. 64595

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Lone Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over Lone Tree Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT CR 57
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates44.30029, -95.47259
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2015)
Projected traffic495 by 2035
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 Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Lone Tree Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.