US Bridges

Mn 7 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7)

Fair

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 10.0 MI E of Clara City · Structure no. 91461

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,999
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 7 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) is a steel culvert carrying Mn 7 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,999 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 7
CrossesChetamba Creek (jd #7)
Location10.0 MI E of Clara City
RouteState Highway 7
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93493, -95.20171
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,999 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 7 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 7 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) 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 Mn 7 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) carry?

About 1,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mn 7 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

Who owns Mn 7 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.