Csah 2 over Chippewa River
PoorPosted for loadGrant County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 458
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 2 over Chippewa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Chippewa River in Grant County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 2 over Chippewa River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 2 over Chippewa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 2 over Chippewa River carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Csah 2 over Chippewa River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 2 over Chippewa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.