US Bridges

Csah 9 over Buffalo River

Fair

Becker County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 03J16

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Buffalo River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over Buffalo River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 9
CrossesBuffalo River
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyBecker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.95761, -96.06895
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic360 (2016)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Buffalo River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Buffalo River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Buffalo River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.