US Bridges

Csah 2 over West Albany Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT CSAH31 · Structure no. L0991

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over West Albany Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over West Albany Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesWest Albany Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT CSAH31
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.35545, -92.32954
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Albany Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over West Albany 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over West Albany Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 2 over West Albany Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over West Albany Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.