US Bridges

Csah 9 over Stream

Fair

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 96753

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 9 over Stream in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 9
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyTraverse County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.78825, -96.48969
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2016)
Projected traffic215 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Stream carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Csah 9 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.