US Bridges

Csah 9 over Knife River

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI W of JCT Mn 61 · Structure no. 38534

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
744
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Knife River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 9 over Knife River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 759 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesKnife River
Location2.0 MI W of JCT Mn 61
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates47.01174, -91.75218
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2022)
Projected traffic759 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 9 over Knife River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Knife River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Knife River carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Knife River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.