US Bridges

Csah 3 over Gooseberry River

Fair

Lake County, Minnesota · 6.3 MI NE of JCT CR 201 · Structure no. 6425

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Gooseberry River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 3 over Gooseberry River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesGooseberry River
Location6.3 MI NE of JCT CR 201
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyLake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.17803, -91.57448
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$177 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over Gooseberry River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Gooseberry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Gooseberry River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Gooseberry River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Gooseberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.