US Bridges

Csah 5 over Gilbert Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 79553

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Gilbert Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over Gilbert Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location3.0 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates44.44109, -92.32606
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Gilbert 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.