US Bridges

Csah 7 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI S of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. L0415

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2019 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 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesStream
Location2.3 MI S of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.57001, -92.73743
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic570 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 7 over Stream built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Stream carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.