Csah 3 over Salem Creek
GoodOlmsted County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 55515
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 3 over Salem Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Salem Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,384 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Csah 3 over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 3 over Salem Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 3 over Salem Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Csah 3 over Salem Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 3 over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.