US Bridges

Csah 2 over N Br Root River

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 23535

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over N Br Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over N Br Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesN Br Root River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates43.84011, -92.19819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 N Br Root River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over N Br Root 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over N Br Root River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 2 over N Br Root River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over N Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.