US Bridges

Csah 1 over Two Rivers

PoorPosted for load

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 238 · Structure no. 49506

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Two Rivers is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 1 over Two Rivers in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesTwo Rivers
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 238
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates45.81884, -94.49373
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$300 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Two Rivers in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Two Rivers carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 1 over Two Rivers?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Two Rivers?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.