US Bridges

Csah 3 over West Split Rock River

Fair

Lake County, Minnesota · 9.8 MI SW of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 92674

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over West Split Rock River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 3 over West Split Rock River in Lake 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesWest Split Rock River
Location9.8 MI SW of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates47.24202, -91.48076
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 West Split Rock River built?

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

What condition is Csah 3 over West Split Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over West Split Rock River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 3 over West Split Rock River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over West Split Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.