US Bridges

Csah 3 over Channel; Ped Path

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 90449

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Channel; Ped Path is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Channel; Ped Path in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 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 33,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,500 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesChannel; Ped Path
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.94944, -93.30722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2015)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Channel; Ped Path built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Channel; Ped Path 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Channel; Ped Path carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Channel; Ped Path?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Channel; Ped Path?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.