Csah 9 over High Island Creek
FairPosted for loadSibley County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 5966
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,165
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 9 over High Island Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Csah 9 over High Island Creek in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 9 over High Island Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 9 over High Island 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 High Island Creek carry?
About 1,165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Csah 9 over High Island Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 9 over High Island Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.