Mn 7 over BNSF Rail
GoodChippewa County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 12007
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,506
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 7 over BNSF Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 7 over BNSF Rail in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,506 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 7 over BNSF Rail built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 7 over BNSF Rail 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 BNSF Rail carry?
About 3,506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Mn 7 over BNSF Rail?
The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 7 over BNSF Rail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.