US Bridges

Csah 2 over CO Ditch # 80

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 92292

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over CO Ditch # 80 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 2 over CO Ditch # 80 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesCO Ditch # 80
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.54335, -94.02697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
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$400 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over CO Ditch # 80 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over CO Ditch # 80 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over CO Ditch # 80 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 2 over CO Ditch # 80?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over CO Ditch # 80?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.