US Bridges

Csah 2 over Snake River

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI E of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 96811

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Snake River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Snake River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesSnake River
Location2.4 MI E of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates46.33259, -93.2101
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 2 over Snake River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Snake 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Snake River carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Snake River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.