US Bridges

Csah 2 over S Fork Watab River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE JCT Isth 94 · Structure no. 73J27

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over S Fork Watab River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over S Fork Watab River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,700 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesS Fork Watab River
Location0.5 MI NE JCT Isth 94
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates45.56449, -94.33657
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2017)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2039
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 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 S Fork Watab River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over S Fork Watab 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over S Fork Watab River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 2 over S Fork Watab River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over S Fork Watab River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.