Csah 3 over Red Lake River
GoodRed Lake County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 63507
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 625 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 229
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 3 over Red Lake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Red Lake River in Red Lake 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 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 625 ft (190.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Red Lake River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 3 over Red Lake 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 3 over Red Lake River carry?
About 229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Csah 3 over Red Lake River?
The structure is 625 ft (190.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 3 over Red Lake River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.