US Bridges

Csah 7 over Dodge Center Creek

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 20539

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Dodge Center Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 7 over Dodge Center Creek in Dodge 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesDodge Center Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.04356, -92.85841
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dodge Center Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Dodge Center 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Dodge Center Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Dodge Center Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Dodge Center Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.