US Bridges

Csah 2 over Clearwater River

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · 0.35 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 86534

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,813
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Clearwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Clearwater River in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,939 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesClearwater River
Location0.35 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWright County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.31619, -94.21112
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,813 (2023)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Clearwater 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Clearwater River carry?

About 2,813 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.