US Bridges

Csah 3 over N Fk Crow River

Fair

Wright County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 37 · Structure no. 86504

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,918
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over N Fk Crow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over N Fk Crow River in Wright 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 1,918 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 37
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyWright County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.18901, -94.19056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,918 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
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 N Fk Crow River built?

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

What condition is Csah 3 over N Fk Crow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 1,918 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 3 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.