US Bridges

Csah 3 over Turtle Creek

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 95391

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Turtle Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.3 MI W of JCT TH 218
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates43.99356, -93.16343
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Turtle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.