US Bridges

Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 2

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 91920

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 2 in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesCO Ditch # 2
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates45.80239, -92.86622
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CO Ditch # 2 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 2 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 2 carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 2?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over CO Ditch # 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.