US Bridges

Csah 54 over Two Rivers Creek

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI SE of JCT TH 238 · Structure no. 96857

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 54 over Two Rivers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 54 over Two Rivers Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,850 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 54
CrossesTwo Rivers Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of JCT TH 238
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates45.62172, -94.55256
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 traffic3,650 (2019)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 54 over Two Rivers Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 54 over Two Rivers 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 54 over Two Rivers Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 54 over Two Rivers Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 54 over Two Rivers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.