US Bridges

Csah 9 over Trib Poplar Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 59008

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
961
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Trib Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 9 over Trib Poplar Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesTrib Poplar Creek
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates43.87763, -96.24478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Trib Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Trib Poplar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Trib Poplar Creek carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 9 over Trib Poplar Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Trib Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.