US Bridges

Csah 7 over BNSF RR

Good

Becker County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 03513

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 7 over BNSF RR in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyBecker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.88465, -96.09496
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 7 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over BNSF RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 7 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.