US Bridges

Csah 3 over Shakopee Creek

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of CO Line · Structure no. 12521

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Shakopee Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 3 over Shakopee Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesShakopee Creek
Location0.9 MI S of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.14044, -95.41051
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shakopee Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Shakopee Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Shakopee Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Shakopee Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Shakopee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.