US Bridges

Csah 2 over US 14

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 4.95 MI N JCT Mn 13 · Structure no. 81006

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over US 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over US 14 in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2036. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesUS 14
Location4.95 MI N JCT Mn 13
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWaseca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.08033, -93.56715
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2016)
Projected traffic780 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over US 14 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over US 14 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over US 14 carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 2 over US 14?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.