US Bridges

Csah 7 over ST Augusta Creek

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CSAH44 · Structure no. 73577

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over ST Augusta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 7 over ST Augusta Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesST Augusta Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CSAH44
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates45.46331, -94.15598
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 ST Augusta Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over ST Augusta 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over ST Augusta Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 7 over ST Augusta Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over ST Augusta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.