US Bridges

Csah 9 over W Fk Little Sioux River

Fair

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 32J21

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over W Fk Little Sioux River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over W Fk Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 9
CrossesW Fk Little Sioux River
Location1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.52473, -95.30608
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 9 over W Fk Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over W Fk Little Sioux River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over W Fk Little Sioux River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 9 over W Fk Little Sioux River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over W Fk Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.