Csah 7 over Little Cedar River
PoorMower County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 50536
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 7 over Little Cedar River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 7 over Little Cedar River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 7 over Little Cedar River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 7 over Little Cedar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 7 over Little Cedar River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Csah 7 over Little Cedar River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 7 over Little Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.