US Bridges

Csah 5 over Sand Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 91539

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Sand Creek in St. Louis 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 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 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.16914, -92.81084
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2019)
Projected traffic485 by 2039
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 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 Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 5 over Sand Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Sand Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.