US Bridges

Csah 9 over Chase Brook

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 97126

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Chase Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over Chase Brook in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesChase Brook
Location1.9 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates45.77863, -93.68878
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic840 by 2038
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 Chase Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Chase Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Chase Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Chase Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over Chase Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.