US Bridges

Csah 7 over Wild Rice River

Fair

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 35 · Structure no. 93149

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Wild Rice River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 7 over Wild Rice River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesWild Rice River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 35
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates47.39782, -95.53044
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2019)
Projected traffic660 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Wild Rice River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.