US Bridges

Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 95243

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
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 1981, so it is 44 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 7 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 520 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesS Fk Yellow Bank River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates45.07871, -96.41457
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 S Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 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 August 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 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.