US Bridges

Csah 7 over Stream

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 70J42

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 7 over Stream in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.58046, -93.66486
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stream built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Stream carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.