US Bridges

Csah 9 over Tischers Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 37 · Structure no. 69653

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Tischers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Csah 9 over Tischers Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesTischers Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 37
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates46.82243, -92.06998
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tischers Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Tischers Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Tischers Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Tischers Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Tischers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.