US Bridges

Csah 3 over I 90

Poor

Rock County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 67810

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over I 90 in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesI 90
Location6.0 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates43.6377, -96.09349
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2020)
Projected traffic950 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over I 90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over I 90 carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 3 over I 90?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.