Csah 3 over Buffalo Creek
GoodMcLeod County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 43547
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 3 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 3 over Buffalo Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 3 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 3 over Buffalo 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 3 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Csah 3 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 3 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.