US Bridges

Csah 3 over Spring Creek

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 87J37

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Spring Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 3
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.71796, -95.82436
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2021)
Projected traffic320 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 Csah 3 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Spring Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Spring Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.