US Bridges

Csah 5 over Minnesota River

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NW of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 70535

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
604 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Minnesota River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over Minnesota River in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 690 by 2039. The structure is 604 ft (184 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesMinnesota River
Location0.5 MI NW of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates44.61316, -93.85627
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length604 ft (184 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2013)
Projected traffic690 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Minnesota River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Minnesota 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Minnesota River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Minnesota River?

The structure is 604 ft (184 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Minnesota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.