US Bridges

Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 37519

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 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 prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesS Fk Yellow Bank River
Location1.7 MI S of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates45.11602, -96.37389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (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 1977, making it 48 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 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.