US Bridges

Csah 2 over Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 65517

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 2 over Beaver Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.58396, -95.04745
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic205 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$465 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.