US Bridges

Csah 7 over Thief River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 45574

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Thief River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 7 over Thief River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesThief River
Location1.7 MI E of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates48.3003, -96.07079
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Thief River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Thief 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Thief River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Thief River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Thief River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.