US Bridges

Csah 2 over Sand Creek

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 70504

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,440
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 2 over Sand Creek in Scott 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.57275, -93.56454
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2022)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2042
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 2 over Sand 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Sand Creek carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 2 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.