US Bridges

Csah 2 over Cedar River

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of W CO Line · Structure no. 20509

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 2 over Cedar River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesCedar River
Location1.9 MI E of W CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates43.86294, -93.0069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2021)
Projected traffic650 by 2041
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 Cedar River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Cedar 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 Cedar River carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Cedar River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.