US Bridges

Csah 2 over Silver Creek

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT CR 102 · Structure no. 38J04

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Silver Creek in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,850 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT CR 102
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.10869, -91.66707
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2014)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Silver 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.