US Bridges

Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 31

FairPosted for load

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 34511

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 31 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 31 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesCO Ditch # 31
Location2.6 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.00781, -95.13101
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic310 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$108 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 31 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 31 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 31 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 31?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.