US Bridges

Csah 5 over Pomme De Terre River

Fair

Stevens County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 93330

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Pomme De Terre River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Pomme De Terre River in Stevens 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location2.6 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates45.53686, -95.89188
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2017)
Projected traffic450 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 Pomme De Terre River built?

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

What condition is Csah 5 over Pomme De Terre River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.