US Bridges

Csah 7 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 25530

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 7 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesStream
Location2.8 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.53103, -92.73428
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic320 (2019)
Projected traffic310 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Stream?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.