CR 3 over Hawk Creek
GoodChippewa County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 12522
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 3 over Hawk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3 over Hawk Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 3 over Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 3 over Hawk Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 3 over Hawk Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 3 over Hawk Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CR 3 over Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.