US Bridges

Csah 9 over S Fk Crow River

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 43524

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,665
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over S Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 9 over S Fk Crow River in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesS Fk Crow River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates44.87917, -94.03041
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over S Fk 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 S Fk Crow River carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 9 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.