US Bridges

Csah 2 over North Shore Mining RR

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 38520

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over North Shore Mining RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over North Shore Mining RR in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 677 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesNorth Shore Mining RR
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates47.38961, -91.65688
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2022)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over North Shore Mining RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over North Shore Mining RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over North Shore Mining RR carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 2 over North Shore Mining RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over North Shore Mining RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.