US Bridges

Csah 3 over Fort Ridgely Creek

FairPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 65512

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Fort Ridgely Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Fort Ridgely Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesFort Ridgely Creek
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.57029, -94.81237
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic215 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over Fort Ridgely Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Fort Ridgely Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Fort Ridgely Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.