US Bridges

Csah 2 over S Fk Pine River

Good

Cass County, Minnesota · At JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. 11515

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over S Fk Pine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over S Fk Pine River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesS Fk Pine River
LocationAt JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates46.71847, -94.49474
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 S Fk Pine River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over S Fk Pine River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over S Fk Pine River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 2 over S Fk Pine River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over S Fk Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.