US Bridges

Csah 9 over Med. Lk. Reg. Trl.

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 96229

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Med. Lk. Reg. Trl. is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over Med. Lk. Reg. Trl. in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,700 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesMed. Lk. Reg. Trl.
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates45.02929, -93.44417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2014)
Projected traffic21,700 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 9 over Med. Lk. Reg. Trl. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Med. Lk. Reg. Trl. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Med. Lk. Reg. Trl. carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 9 over Med. Lk. Reg. Trl.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over Med. Lk. Reg. Trl.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.