US Bridges

Mn 7 over S Fk Crow River

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 25 · Structure no. 10023

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 7 over S Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 7 over S Fk Crow River in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 9,230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMn 7
CrossesS Fk Crow River
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 25
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates44.90549, -93.88546
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,230 (2022)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 7 over S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 7 over S Fk Crow River 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 Mn 7 over S Fk Crow River carry?

About 9,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 7 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 7 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.