US Bridges

CR D3 over Spring Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 87J25

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR D3 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR D3 over Spring Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR D3
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 0D3
Coordinates44.71256, -95.95167
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic45 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR D3 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR D3 over Spring Creek 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does CR D3 over Spring Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR D3 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR D3 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.