US Bridges

Csah 3 over Chippewa River

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 61J15

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Chippewa River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Chippewa River in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesChippewa River
Location2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates45.69076, -95.73769
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 September 2022.

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 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.