US Bridges

Csah 2 over Stewart River

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 96501

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,245
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Stewart River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Stewart River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,850 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesStewart River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates47.07149, -91.6675
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,245 (2022)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Stewart River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Stewart River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Stewart River carry?

About 2,245 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Stewart River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Stewart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.