US Bridges

CR C5 over Stream

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 96010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR C5 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR C5 over Stream in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR C5
CrossesStream
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 0C5
Coordinates44.68893, -95.87193
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
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 CR C5 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR C5 over Stream 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR C5 over Stream carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR C5 over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR C5 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.