US Bridges

Csah 2 over Cold Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. L0367

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Cold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Cold Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesCold Creek
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.38717, -92.50111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$63 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Cold 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 Cold Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.