US Bridges

Csah 2 over Cedar River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 50602

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Cedar River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesCedar River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates43.74665, -92.95831
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Cedar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Cedar River carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Cedar River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.