US Bridges

Csah 9 over Silver Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 28541

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
442
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 9 over Silver Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates43.80749, -91.52327
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2021)
Projected traffic460 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Silver 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 Silver Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.