US Bridges

Csah 5 over E Br Warroad River

Fair

Roseau County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 7228

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,352
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over E Br Warroad River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 5 over E Br Warroad River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 1,352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesE Br Warroad River
Location1.3 MI S of JCT TH 11
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyRoseau County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.87971, -95.31966
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$342 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over E Br Warroad River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over E Br Warroad River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over E Br Warroad River carry?

About 1,352 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over E Br Warroad River?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over E Br Warroad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.