US Bridges

Csah 2 over Zuleger Creek

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of JCT CR 78 · Structure no. 4261

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Zuleger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Zuleger Creek in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesZuleger Creek
Location1.7 MI W of JCT CR 78
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates45.75004, -94.16689
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$164 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Zuleger Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Zuleger Creek 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 Zuleger Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Zuleger Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Zuleger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.