US Bridges

Csah 3 over Wells Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 25575

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Wells Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesWells Creek
Location0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.45398, -92.51117
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Wells 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Wells Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.