US Bridges

Csah 7 over Clear Creek (jd #31)

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 64549

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Clear Creek (jd #31) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 7 over Clear Creek (jd #31) in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesClear Creek (jd #31)
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.45998, -95.33077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic375 by 2039
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 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 Clear Creek (jd #31) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Clear Creek (jd #31) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Clear Creek (jd #31) carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.