US Bridges

Csah 3 over Chan Between Two Lakes

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 01011

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Chan Between Two Lakes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Chan Between Two Lakes in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2036. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesChan Between Two Lakes
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates46.70944, -93.31367
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2016)
Projected traffic510 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 3 over Chan Between Two Lakes built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Chan Between Two Lakes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Chan Between Two Lakes carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Csah 3 over Chan Between Two Lakes?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Chan Between Two Lakes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.