US Bridges

Csah 3 over Mississippi River

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 9.2 MI W of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 01012

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Mississippi River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesMississippi River
Location9.2 MI W of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates46.70924, -93.48422
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Mississippi River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Mississippi 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Mississippi River carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 3 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.