US Bridges

Mn 7 over Pomme De Terre River

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of N JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 76011

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 7 over Pomme De Terre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 7 over Pomme De Terre River in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2039. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 7
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location0.4 MI S of N JCT TH 59
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates45.20314, -96.02106
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2019)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 7 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 7 over Pomme De Terre River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 7 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mn 7 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 7 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.