US Bridges

Csah 7 over CO Ditch # 27

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 35523

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over CO Ditch # 27 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 7 over CO Ditch # 27 in Kittson 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 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesCO Ditch # 27
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates48.64467, -96.90832
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2017)
Projected traffic420 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CO Ditch # 27 built?

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

What condition is Csah 7 over CO Ditch # 27 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over CO Ditch # 27 carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 7 over CO Ditch # 27?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over CO Ditch # 27?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.