US Bridges

Mn 9 over Burnham Creek

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 10.0 MI S of Crookston · Structure no. 6253

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 9 over Burnham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 9 over Burnham Creek in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 9
CrossesBurnham Creek
Location10.0 MI S of Crookston
RouteState Highway 9
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.65137, -96.55801
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 9 over Burnham Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 9 over Burnham 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 9 over Burnham Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 9 over Burnham Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 9 over Burnham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.