US Bridges

Csah 9 over Crane Creek

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT CSAH23 · Structure no. 74554

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 9 over Crane Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT CSAH23
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates44.14614, -93.26389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2039
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 Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Crane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Crane Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.