US Bridges

Csah 7 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36

PoorPosted for load

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT CR 66 · Structure no. 64511

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 7 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek (jd #36
Location0.6 MI N of JCT CR 66
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.37648, -95.34997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.