US Bridges

Csah 3 over Red River of the North

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 54549

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
694 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Red River of the North in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 532 by 2041. The structure is 694 ft (211.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesRed River of the North
Location1.6 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates47.4545, -96.85427
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length694 ft (211.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2021)
Projected traffic532 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Red River of the North built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Red River of the North 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Red River of the North carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 694 ft (211.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.