US Bridges

Csah 9 over Steward Creek

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 24554

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Steward Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 9 over Steward Creek in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesSteward Creek
Location2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates43.55725, -93.52099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2013)
Projected traffic323 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Steward Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Steward 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Steward Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Steward Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Steward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.