US Bridges

Csah 3 over Rose Creek

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 50J26

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Rose Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesRose Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates43.65245, -92.81026
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Rose 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Rose Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.