US Bridges

Csah 2 over Wabasha Creek

FairPosted for load

Redwood County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 4065

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Wabasha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Wabasha Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 690 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesWabasha Creek
Location2.9 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.49794, -94.92592
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic690 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$136 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Wabasha Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Wabasha Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Wabasha Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Wabasha Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Wabasha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.