US Bridges

Csah 9 over Cedar Creek

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI SW of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 85519

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 9 over Cedar Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates43.98758, -91.51623
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2019)
Projected traffic660 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 9 over Cedar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.