US Bridges

Csah 9 over Salem Creek

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 20J43

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Salem Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over Salem Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 739 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,370 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates43.96, -92.79904
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 9 over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Salem Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Salem Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Salem Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.