US Bridges

Csah 2 over Sauk River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 73551

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Sauk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 2 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,550 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesSauk River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates45.44826, -94.42887
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2019)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Sauk River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Sauk River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Sauk River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Sauk River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.