US Bridges

Csah 2 over Sauk River

Fair

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 90757

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Sauk River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 2 over Sauk River in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesSauk River
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates45.83149, -94.91976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2018)
Projected traffic520 by 2038
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 Sauk River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Sauk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Sauk River carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Sauk River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.