US Bridges

Csah 9 over W Br Knife River

Fair

Lake County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI W of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 92673

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over W Br Knife River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 9 over W Br Knife River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesW Br Knife River
Location2.2 MI W of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates47.0126, -91.75841
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2022)
Projected traffic560 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 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 W Br Knife River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over W Br Knife 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over W Br Knife River carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 9 over W Br Knife River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over W Br Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.