US Bridges

Csah 2 over Mound Creek

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 08542

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Mound Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Mound Creek in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesMound Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.19415, -95.05979
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mound Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Mound Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Mound Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Mound Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.