US Bridges

Mn 3 over Chub Creek

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 8.4 MI S of JCT TH 50 · Structure no. 19095

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,099
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 3 over Chub Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 3 over Chub Creek in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,099 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMn 3
CrossesChub Creek
Location8.4 MI S of JCT TH 50
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates44.51191, -93.14554
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,099 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 3 over Chub Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 3 over Chub 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 3 over Chub Creek carry?

About 4,099 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 3 over Chub Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 3 over Chub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.