US Bridges

Csah 3 over Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 97658

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Lac Qui Parle River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Lac Qui Parle River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesLac Qui Parle River
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.71795, -96.18153
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2021)
Projected traffic520 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 Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Lac Qui Parle River 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.