Csah 3 over Le Sueur River
FairWaseca County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 81530
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,087
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 3 over Le Sueur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Le Sueur River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 1,087 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 3 over Le Sueur River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 3 over Le Sueur River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 3 over Le Sueur River carry?
About 1,087 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 3 over Le Sueur River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 3 over Le Sueur River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.