US Bridges

Csah 2 over N Fk Crow River

FairPosted for load

Meeker County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 24 · Structure no. 47524

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over N Fk Crow River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 2 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 24
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMeeker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.20728, -94.46684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic680 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over N Fk Crow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 2 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.