US Bridges

Csah 9 over Crow River

Fair

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 8928

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Crow River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over Crow River in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 980 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesCrow River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 9
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates45.29994, -94.94069
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic980 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$27 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 9 over Crow River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Crow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Crow River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Crow River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.