US Bridges

Csah 3 over Cold Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI NE of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 79513

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Cold Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 3 over Cold Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesCold Creek
Location3.1 MI NE of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.31919, -92.44621
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic370 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Cold 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Cold Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.