US Bridges

Csah 2 over I 35

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 8 · Structure no. 82527

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,626
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over I 35 in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 24,626 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,800 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesI 35
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 8
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates45.27944, -93.00338
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,626 (2022)
Projected traffic22,800 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I 35 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over I 35 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over I 35 carry?

About 24,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 2 over I 35?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.