US Bridges

Csah 5 over Otter Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 141 · Structure no. 96003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Otter Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 141
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates47.02441, -92.7431
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Otter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Otter Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.