US Bridges

Csah 5 over Ditch

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT CR 116 · Structure no. 97259

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Ditch in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesDitch
Location0.3 MI S of JCT CR 116
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates44.01823, -94.79921
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Ditch 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 Ditch carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.