US Bridges

Csah 3 over Black River

Good

Pennington County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT CR 66 · Structure no. 92558

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Black River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 3 over Black River in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesBlack River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT CR 66
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates48.02113, -96.42587
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Black River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Black 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 Black River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Black River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.