US Bridges

Csah 3 over Dry Run

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.75 MI NW of Csah 12 · Structure no. 55J50

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Dry Run in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,333 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesDry Run
Location0.75 MI NW of Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.14629, -92.60993
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2018)
Projected traffic1,333 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Dry Run 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 Dry Run carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Dry Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.