US Bridges

Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 37J67

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesS Fk Yellow Bank River
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates45.04882, -96.41491
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2016)
Projected traffic480 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 S Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 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 July 2022.

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

About 480 vehicles per day (2016 count).

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

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.