Csah 3 over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadNobles County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 53510
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 3 over Elk Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 3 over Elk Creek in Nobles 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 3 over Elk 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 3 over Elk Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Csah 3 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 3 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.