US Bridges

Csah 11 over US 2

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI NW of S JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 04019

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
442 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over US 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 11 over US 2 in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 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 1,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2038. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 11
CrossesUS 2
Location0.8 MI NW of S JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyBeltrami County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.43926, -94.87639
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 11 over US 2 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Csah 11 over US 2 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over US 2 carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 11 over US 2?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over US 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.