US Bridges

Csah 8 over CO Ditch # 9

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 96924

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over CO Ditch # 9 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over CO Ditch # 9 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesCO Ditch # 9
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.76472, -95.74712
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 8 over CO Ditch # 9 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over CO Ditch # 9 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 8 over CO Ditch # 9 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 8 over CO Ditch # 9?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over CO Ditch # 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.