M 3 over Schwerin Creek
PoorPosted for loadMower County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. L4980
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 3 over Schwerin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 3 over Schwerin Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 3 over Schwerin Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 3 over Schwerin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does M 3 over Schwerin Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is M 3 over Schwerin Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns M 3 over Schwerin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.