US Bridges

Csah 2 over Crane Creek

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI W of N JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 74012

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Crane Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesCrane Creek
Location3.7 MI W of N JCT TH 35
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.0951, -93.31999
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Crane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Crane Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Csah 2 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.