US Bridges

Csah 2 over Wells Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT CR 45 · Structure no. 25504

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Wells Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Wells Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesWells Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT CR 45
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.46293, -92.4725
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic400 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 Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Wells Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Wells Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.