US Bridges

Csah 3 over Chippewa River

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 61511

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Chippewa River in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesChippewa River
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates45.67609, -95.73808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic455 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Chippewa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Chippewa River carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Chippewa River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.