US Bridges

Csah 9 over Bear Creek

Fair

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 68510

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 9 over Bear Creek in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates48.75988, -95.61423
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Bear Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.