Mn 7 over Hawk Creek
GoodChippewa County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 12008
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,485
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 7 over Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 7 over Hawk Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,485 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 7 over Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 7 over Hawk Creek 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 Hawk Creek carry?
About 2,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mn 7 over Hawk Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 7 over Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.