US Bridges

Csah 9 over S Br Rush R(jtditch 1-A)

Fair

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 72J43

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over S Br Rush R(jtditch 1-A) is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over S Br Rush R(jtditch 1-A) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 9
CrossesS Br Rush R(jtditch 1-A)
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.46781, -94.12041
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 9 over S Br Rush R(jtditch 1-A) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over S Br Rush R(jtditch 1-A) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over S Br Rush R(jtditch 1-A) carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 9 over S Br Rush R(jtditch 1-A)?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over S Br Rush R(jtditch 1-A)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.