US Bridges

Csah 3 over Chippewa River

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 28 · Structure no. 91940

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
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 1982, so it is 43 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 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 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesChippewa River
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH 28
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates45.63148, -95.73822
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2019)
Projected traffic770 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 Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 830 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Chippewa River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.