US Bridges

Csah 3 over Rice Creek

Good

Sherburne County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CSAH6 · Structure no. 71528

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Rice Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 3 over Rice Creek in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CSAH6
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates45.52715, -93.94987
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2014)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2034
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 Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Rice 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 Rice Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.