US Bridges

Csah 5 over Bear River

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St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR501 · Structure no. 69A41

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Bear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over Bear River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 536 by 2039. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesBear River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CR501
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.82214, -93.05112
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2019)
Projected traffic536 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bear River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Bear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Bear River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Bear River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.