US Bridges

Csah 7 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 12526

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 7 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesDry Weather Creek(cd #22
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.03985, -95.65533
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 7 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.