US Bridges

Csah 2 over Birch Coulee Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 65K02

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Birch Coulee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Birch Coulee Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesBirch Coulee Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.57761, -94.97325
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Birch Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Birch Coulee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Birch Coulee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Birch Coulee Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Birch Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.