US Bridges

Csah 2 over Winter Road River

Fair

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 92283

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Winter Road River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 2 over Winter Road River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesWinter Road River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyLake of the Woods County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.67527, -94.95136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Winter Road River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Winter Road River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Winter Road River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Winter Road River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Winter Road River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.