US Bridges

Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine Rvr

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 42565

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine Rvr in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine Rvr
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.53056, -95.9992
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic660 by 2038
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine Rvr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine Rvr 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 S Br Yellow Medicine Rvr carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine Rvr?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.