US Bridges

Csah 5 over Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 93324

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Watonwan River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Watonwan River in Watonwan 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 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 670 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesWatonwan River
Location1.7 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyWatonwan County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.02693, -94.79912
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic670 (2016)
Projected traffic670 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Watonwan River built?

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

What condition is Csah 5 over Watonwan River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Watonwan River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.