US Bridges

Csah 5 over Ditch

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.29 MI SE JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 72J84

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
774
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Ditch is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Ditch in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 774 vehicles a day, projected to reach 774 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesDitch
Location0.29 MI SE JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.61561, -93.85931
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2023)
Projected traffic774 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Ditch carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.