US Bridges

Csah 2 over Wells Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT CR 45 · Structure no. 25625

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Wells Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 2 over Wells Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 449 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesWells Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT CR 45
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.45465, -92.48092
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2023)
Projected traffic449 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 2023, making it 2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Wells Creek carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.