US Bridges

Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH 68 · Structure no. 42546

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH 68
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.51589, -95.86777
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 435 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.