US Bridges

Csah 7 over Little Cedar River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 50598

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Little Cedar River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 7 over Little Cedar River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,066 by 2036. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates43.55833, -92.76247
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2016)
Projected traffic1,066 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 7 over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Little Cedar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Little Cedar River carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.