US Bridges

Csah 9 over Rum River

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W JCT US 169 · Structure no. 48526

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Rum River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 9 over Rum River in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2038. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesRum River
Location0.4 MI W JCT US 169
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates45.77875, -93.65818
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rum River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Rum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Rum River carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Csah 9 over Rum River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Rum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.