US Bridges

Csah 2 over Stream

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 7215

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Stream in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesStream
Location1.7 MI W of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyAitkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.33294, -93.29424
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$244 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Stream carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.