US Bridges

Csah 3 over Split Hand Creek

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 3.7 Ni NW of S CO Line · Structure no. 31523

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Split Hand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 3 over Split Hand Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesSplit Hand Creek
Location3.7 Ni NW of S CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.05661, -93.38654
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2013)
Projected traffic650 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Split Hand Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Split Hand 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Split Hand Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Split Hand Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Split Hand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.