US Bridges

Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River

FairPosted for load

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 37514

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesS Fk Yellow Bank River
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates45.12903, -96.37392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2008)
Projected traffic55 by 2029
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.