US Bridges

US 10 over Csah 7 7th Avenue

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 288 · Structure no. 9716

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69,168
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Csah 7 7th Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over Csah 7 7th Avenue in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 69,168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 10
CrossesCsah 7 7th Avenue
LocationAt the JCT TH 288
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.20453, -93.37825
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,168 (2021)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$201 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 10 over Csah 7 7th Avenue built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over Csah 7 7th Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 10 over Csah 7 7th Avenue carry?

About 69,168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Csah 7 7th Avenue?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over Csah 7 7th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.