US Bridges

Csah 2 over Nokasippi River

Fair

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of JCT TH 371 · Structure no. 18512

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Nokasippi River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 2 over Nokasippi River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesNokasippi River
Location2.3 MI E of JCT TH 371
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates46.20058, -94.31786
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Nokasippi River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Nokasippi 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Nokasippi River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Nokasippi River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Nokasippi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.