US Bridges

Csah 2 over Bear Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of Jct. Csah 38 · Structure no. 23J20

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Bear Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Jct. Csah 38
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates43.83334, -92.29929
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Bear Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Bear Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.