Csah 3 over Lime Creek
PoorPosted for loadMurray County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 51508
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 3 over Lime Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 3 over Lime Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lime Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 3 over Lime 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 Csah 3 over Lime Creek carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Csah 3 over Lime Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 3 over Lime Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.