US Bridges

Csah 7 over Pell Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S JCT US 14 · Structure no. 64574

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Pell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 7 over Pell Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesPell Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT US 14
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates44.21805, -95.37074
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2019)
Projected traffic185 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pell Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Pell Creek 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 Pell Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Pell Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Pell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.