US Bridges

Csah 9 over I 94

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 6.4 MI E of JCT TH 238 · Structure no. 73815

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 9 over I 94 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesI 94
Location6.4 MI E of JCT TH 238
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates45.60354, -94.45213
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 9 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over I 94 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over I 94 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 9 over I 94?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.