US Bridges

M 9 over Breezy Channel

Fair

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 18511

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 9 over Breezy Channel is a wood or timber slab carrying M 9 over Breezy Channel in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM 9
CrossesBreezy Channel
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 4
RouteCity Street 9
CountyCrow Wing County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.58724, -94.20862
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1986)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 9 over Breezy Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 9 over Breezy Channel 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 9 over Breezy Channel carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 9 over Breezy Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns M 9 over Breezy Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.