US Bridges

Csah 2 over Spring Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT TH60 · Structure no. 92829

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Spring Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.9 MI N of JCT TH60
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.30884, -92.33157
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic530 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Spring 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Spring Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.