US Bridges

Csah 2 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT CR 65 · Structure no. 76536

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Cottonwood Creek in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates45.16617, -95.8094
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2017)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks—
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Cottonwood 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.