US Bridges

Csah 7 over Stream

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 95158

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 7 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates44.39877, -92.73183
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2015)
Projected traffic395 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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Stream carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.