US Bridges

Csah 3 over Dodge Center Creek

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 20562

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Dodge Center Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Dodge Center Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 561 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesDodge Center Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.03074, -92.98572
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2021)
Projected traffic561 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over Dodge Center Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Dodge Center 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Dodge Center Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Dodge Center Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Dodge Center Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.