US Bridges

Csah 3 over Spring Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · At the JCT Csah 3; 9 · Structure no. 93261

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 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 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationAt the JCT Csah 3; 9
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.71777, -95.91051
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic322 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 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 October 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.