US Bridges

Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 37554

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 619 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesS Fk Yellow Bank River
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates45.11901, -96.4147
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2016)
Projected traffic619 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River 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 September 2024.

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

About 520 vehicles per day (2016 count).

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.