US Bridges

Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 42503

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.51586, -95.70698
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 8 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Three Mile 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 8 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.