CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek
FairYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 97103
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR A3 over Wood Lake 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).
Who owns CR A3 over Wood Lake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.