US Bridges

Csah 2 over Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 200 · Structure no. 54526

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 2 over Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 200
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates47.28802, -96.37466
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Wild Rice 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.