US Bridges

Csah 2 over Hay Creek

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 09J30

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Hay Creek in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates46.73579, -92.35523
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2020)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Hay 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Hay Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 2 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.