US Bridges

Csah 5 over N Fk Crow River

FairPosted for load

Wright County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI NW of JCT CR125 · Structure no. 7164

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over N Fk Crow River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over N Fk Crow River in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 968 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location1.7 MI NW of JCT CR125
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyWright County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.1264, -94.1145
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$630 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over N Fk Crow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.