US Bridges

Csah 9 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 72 · Structure no. L1710

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over Meadow Creek in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 451 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long.

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR 72
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates44.38483, -95.69528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$106 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 9 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Meadow Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.