US Bridges

Csah 2 over Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 22614

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Blue Earth River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 2 over Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesBlue Earth River
Location0.7 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates43.52892, -94.10114
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Blue Earth 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Blue Earth River carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Blue Earth River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.