US Bridges

CR B3 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)

GoodPosted for load

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 87527

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR B3 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR B3 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR B3
CrossesHazel Creek (cd #9)
Location2.3 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 0B3
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.74984, -95.60445
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2021)
Projected traffic40 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 B3 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR B3 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR B3 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR B3 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR B3 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.