US Bridges

Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 3

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · At the JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 96478

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 3 in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 34
CrossesCO Ditch # 3
LocationAt the JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates45.15244, -96.17041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2016)
Projected traffic375 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 3 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 3 carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 3?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.