US Bridges

Csah 3 over Champepadan Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 67538

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Champepadan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 3 over Champepadan Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesChampepadan Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates43.72061, -96.07281
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic385 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Champepadan Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Champepadan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Champepadan Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Champepadan Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Champepadan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.