US Bridges

Csah 2 over Wells Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 25535

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
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 1980, so it is 45 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 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2039. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesWells Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.51226, -92.32417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2019)
Projected traffic425 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Wells 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Wells Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.