Csah 3 over Rice Creek
GoodRamsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 Mmi E of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 62539
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,883
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 3 over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Rice Creek in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 3 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 3 over Rice Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 3 over Rice Creek carry?
About 3,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Csah 3 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 3 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.