US Bridges

Csah 7 over N Fk Yellow Bank River

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 72 · Structure no. 37516

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over N Fk Yellow Bank River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 7 over N Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesN Fk Yellow Bank River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT CR 72
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates45.18919, -96.41521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2016)
Projected traffic520 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over N Fk Yellow Bank River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over N Fk Yellow Bank River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 7 over N Fk Yellow Bank River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over N Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.