US Bridges

Csah 3 over White Water Creek

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 95539

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over White Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over White Water Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,055 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesWhite Water Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.21245, -93.57088
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$763 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over White Water Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over White Water Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over White Water Creek carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 3 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.