Csah 9 over N Br Upper Iowa River
PoorPosted for loadMower County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 93079
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 9 over N Br Upper Iowa River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 9 over N Br Upper Iowa River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 9 over N Br Upper Iowa River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 9 over N Br Upper Iowa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 9 over N Br Upper Iowa River carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Csah 9 over N Br Upper Iowa River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 9 over N Br Upper Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.