US Bridges

Csah 2 over Long Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 3.4 MI N of JCT TH 247 · Structure no. 79J02

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Long Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 870 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesLong Creek
Location3.4 MI N of JCT TH 247
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.21279, -92.26597
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic870 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Long Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Long Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Long Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Long Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.