US Bridges

Csah 2 over S Br Buffalo River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 14540

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over S Br Buffalo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 2 over S Br Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesS Br Buffalo River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates46.65965, -96.58293
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks—
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 S Br Buffalo River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over S Br Buffalo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over S Br Buffalo River carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 2 over S Br Buffalo River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over S Br Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.