US Bridges

Csah 3 over Dm;ir RY

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI W of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 69512

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Dm;ir RY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Dm;ir RY in St. Louis 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 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.

It carries about 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesDm;ir RY
Location1.8 MI W of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates46.67922, -92.26049
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over Dm;ir RY built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Dm;ir RY 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Dm;ir RY carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Csah 3 over Dm;ir RY?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Dm;ir RY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.