US Bridges

Csah 7 over Dm;e RR

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 74551

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Dm;e RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 7 over Dm;e RR in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesDm;e RR
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates44.08598, -93.27692
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 7 over Dm;e RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Dm;e RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Dm;e RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Dm;e RR?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Dm;e RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.