US Bridges

Csah 9 over Red River of the North

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT TH 220 · Structure no. 60561

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,113 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 9 over Red River of the North in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 1,113 ft (339.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesRed River of the North
Location1.3 MI W of JCT TH 220
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates47.76075, -96.93818
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,113 ft (339.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Red River of the North built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Red River of the North 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Red River of the North carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 1,113 ft (339.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.