US Bridges

Csah 3 over W Fk Little Sioux River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 93293

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over W Fk Little Sioux River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 3 over W Fk Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesW Fk Little Sioux River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.55524, -95.41465
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2016)
Projected traffic155 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$64 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over W Fk Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over W Fk Little Sioux River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over W Fk Little Sioux River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 3 over W Fk Little Sioux River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over W Fk Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.