US Bridges

Csah 2 over US 212

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH22 · Structure no. 43004

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
359 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over US 212 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over US 212 in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 3,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,750 by 2039. The structure is 359 ft (109.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesUS 212
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH22
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMcLeod County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.76614, -94.15168
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2017)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 212 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over US 212 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 US 212 carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 2 over US 212?

The structure is 359 ft (109.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over US 212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.