US Bridges

Csah 5 over W Br Warroad River

Fair

Roseau County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI N of CO Line · Structure no. 7229

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over W Br Warroad River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 5 over W 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesW Br Warroad River
Location2.1 MI N of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyRoseau County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.74455, -95.33088
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2016)
Projected traffic155 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$241 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over W Br Warroad River built?

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

What condition is Csah 5 over W 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 2024.

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

About 155 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 5 over W Br Warroad River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over W Br Warroad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.