US Bridges

Csah 7 over E Br Baptism River

Fair

Lake County, Minnesota · 6.2 MI NE of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 38509

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over E Br Baptism River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 7 over E Br Baptism River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesE Br Baptism River
Location6.2 MI NE of JCT TH 1
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyLake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.46275, -91.14364
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 E Br Baptism River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over E Br Baptism 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over E Br Baptism River carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 7 over E Br Baptism River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over E Br Baptism River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.