US Bridges

CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek (jd #10)

FairPosted for load

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 87506

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek (jd #10) is a wood or timber slab carrying CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek (jd #10) in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR A3
CrossesWood Lake Creek (jd #10)
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 0A3
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.69836, -95.46225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
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 CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek (jd #10) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek (jd #10) 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 CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek (jd #10) carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek (jd #10)?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek (jd #10)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.