US Bridges

Csah 2 over Temperance River

Poor

Cook County, Minnesota · 12.0 MI N of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 16501

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Temperance River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Temperance River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesTemperance River
Location12.0 MI N of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyCook County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.73236, -90.88052
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$277 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Temperance River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Temperance River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Temperance River carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Temperance River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Temperance River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.