US Bridges

Csah 7 over Paul Buntan Ditch

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 58545

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Paul Buntan Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Csah 7 over Paul Buntan Ditch in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,250 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesPaul Buntan Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates45.8244, -93.05607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Paul Buntan Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Paul Buntan Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Paul Buntan Ditch carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Paul Buntan Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Paul Buntan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.