US Bridges

Csah 2 over BNSF RR

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 02523

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,159 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,648
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over BNSF RR in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,648 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2042. The structure is 1,159 ft (353.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.04569, -93.27313
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,159 ft (353.4 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,648 (2022)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over BNSF RR 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 2 over BNSF RR carry?

About 5,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 2 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,159 ft (353.4 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.