US Bridges

Csah 2 over I 90

GoodPosted for load

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI NE of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 9680

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over I 90 in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesI 90
Location1.9 MI NE of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates43.73185, -92.67791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2016)
Projected traffic220 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over I 90 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over I 90 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 2 over I 90?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.