US Bridges

Csah 3 over Jd #11

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 91505

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Jd #11 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Jd #11 in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesJd #11
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates43.95985, -92.98544
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2021)
Projected traffic310 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 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 Jd #11 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Jd #11 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Jd #11 carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Jd #11?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Jd #11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.