Csah 9 over Blue Earth River
PoorClosed to trafficBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SW of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 07542
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 616 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 572
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 9 over Blue Earth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 9 over Blue Earth River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 616 ft (187.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 9 over Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 9 over Blue Earth River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 9 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 572 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Csah 9 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 616 ft (187.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 9 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.