US Bridges

Csah 4 Row over CO Ditch # 9

PoorPosted for load

Wilkin County, Minnesota · .2 MI W of Csah 19 · Structure no. 84533

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 Row over CO Ditch # 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 Row over CO Ditch # 9 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 456 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 4 Row
CrossesCO Ditch # 9
Location.2 MI W of Csah 19
CountyWilkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.10865, -96.31103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2022)
Projected traffic2 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 4 Row over CO Ditch # 9 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 Row over CO Ditch # 9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 Row over CO Ditch # 9 carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 4 Row over CO Ditch # 9?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 Row over CO Ditch # 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.