US Bridges

Csah 2 over Partridge River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 80515

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Partridge River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 2 over Partridge River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesPartridge River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates46.38708, -94.93086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Partridge River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Partridge River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Partridge River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Partridge River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Partridge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.