US Bridges

Csah 2 over Clearwater River

FairPosted for load

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 15510

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Clearwater River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 2 over Clearwater River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesClearwater River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyClearwater County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.58531, -95.27002
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2021)
Projected traffic395 by 2041
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Clearwater River 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 Clearwater River carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.