US Bridges

Csah 5 over Gilbert Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 5.5 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 79554

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
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 2014, so it is 11 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location5.5 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.44508, -92.37919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2014, making it 11 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 160 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.