US Bridges

Csah 3 over Trib Rock River

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 59J96

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Trib Rock River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Trib Rock River in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesTrib Rock River
Location1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates43.95008, -96.08256
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2019)
Projected traffic203 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib Rock River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Trib Rock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Trib Rock River carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Trib Rock River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Trib Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.