US Bridges

Csah 2 over Split Rock Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 59547

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
435
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Split Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Split Rock Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 543 by 2036. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesSplit Rock Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates43.90721, -96.37533
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2016)
Projected traffic543 by 2036
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 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 Split Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Split Rock Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Split Rock Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.