US Bridges

Csah 3 over Big Cannon River

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 40514

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Big Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Big Cannon River in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesBig Cannon River
Location1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.33681, -93.57601
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
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$1,000 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over Big Cannon River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Big Cannon River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Big Cannon River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Big Cannon River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Big Cannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.