US Bridges

Csah 3 over US 14

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 12.8 MI W of JCT TH 13;14 · Structure no. 81005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,361
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over US 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over US 14 in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,361 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesUS 14
Location12.8 MI W of JCT TH 13;14
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyWaseca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.10872, -93.70761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,361 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over US 14 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over US 14 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over US 14 carry?

About 2,361 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Csah 3 over US 14?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.