US Bridges

Csah 3 over Red Lake River

Good

Pennington County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 57518

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Red Lake River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 3 over Red Lake River in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesRed Lake River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates48.02027, -95.77467
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lake River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Red Lake River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Red Lake River carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Red Lake River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Red Lake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.