US Bridges

Csah 9 over Cold Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 95503

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Cold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over Cold Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesCold Creek
Location1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates44.39731, -92.47524
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2019)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Cold 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Cold Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.