US Bridges

Csah 7 over Dutch Charley Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · At JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 89522

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
933
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Dutch Charley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 7 over Dutch Charley Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 933 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesDutch Charley Creek
LocationAt JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates44.06544, -95.44149
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2021)
Projected traffic840 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$78 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 7 over Dutch Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Dutch Charley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Dutch Charley Creek carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Dutch Charley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over Dutch Charley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.