US Bridges

Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 1

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Nobles County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 53J43

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 1 in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesCO Ditch # 1
Location2.0 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.51128, -95.47427
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2019)
Projected traffic380 by 2039
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 CO Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 1 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 1 carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 1?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.