US Bridges

Csah 3 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH71 · Structure no. 77505

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Eagle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 3 over Eagle Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH71
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates46.16087, -95.03647
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Eagle Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.