US Bridges

M 7 over Gilbert Crk Overflow

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 25J24

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 7 over Gilbert Crk Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying M 7 over Gilbert Crk Overflow in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesM 7
CrossesGilbert Crk Overflow
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 61
RouteCity Street 7
Coordinates44.47033, -92.29336
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2000)
Projected traffic128 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 7 over Gilbert Crk Overflow built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 7 over Gilbert Crk Overflow 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 2021.

How much traffic does M 7 over Gilbert Crk Overflow carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is M 7 over Gilbert Crk Overflow?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns M 7 over Gilbert Crk Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.