US Bridges

Csah 3 over Wells Creek

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI SE of JCT TH 58 · Structure no. L0377

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Wells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Wells Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesWells Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of JCT TH 58
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.45427, -92.53402
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$145 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Wells Creek 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 October 2023.

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 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.