Csah 5 over Mz Ltd; Browns Creek
PoorWashington County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SE of JCT TH 96 · Structure no. 82501
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 5 over Mz Ltd; Browns Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over Mz Ltd; Browns Creek in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 58 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,400 by 2038. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 5 over Mz Ltd; Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Csah 5 over Mz Ltd; Browns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 5 over Mz Ltd; Browns Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Csah 5 over Mz Ltd; Browns Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 5 over Mz Ltd; Browns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.