US Bridges

Csah 9 over Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NW of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 83001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Watonwan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 9 over Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,950 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesWatonwan River
Location0.3 MI NW of JCT TH 15
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates44.0394, -94.41987
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2016)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Watonwan River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Watonwan River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.