US Bridges

Csah 5 over TH 36

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 82006

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over TH 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over TH 36 in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 21,586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 105 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesTH 36
LocationAt the JCT TH 5
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates45.03614, -92.84643
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,586 (2021)
Projected traffic23,300 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over TH 36 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over TH 36 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over TH 36 carry?

About 21,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 5 over TH 36?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over TH 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.