US Bridges

Csah 3 over Wildcat Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT TH 26 · Structure no. 28555

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Wildcat Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 830 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location1.2 MI W of JCT TH 26
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates43.68869, -91.29322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2016)
Projected traffic830 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Wildcat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.