US Bridges

Csah 3 over Stanchfield Creek

FairPosted for load

Isanti County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 30509

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Stanchfield Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 3 over Stanchfield Creek in Isanti County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesStanchfield Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates45.67327, -93.29491
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2016)
Projected traffic960 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Stanchfield Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Stanchfield 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Stanchfield Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Csah 3 over Stanchfield Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Stanchfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.