US Bridges

Csah 9 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 02536

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,243
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 9 over Cedar Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,243 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates45.30213, -93.34729
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,243 (2022)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 9 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Cedar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10,243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 9 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.