US Bridges

Csah 3 over Cascade Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 55K26

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Cascade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Cascade Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,921 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesCascade Creek
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.00104, -92.60829
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2022)
Projected traffic1,921 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Cascade 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Cascade Creek carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.