US Bridges

Csah 7 over Pomme De Terre River

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 76513

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Pomme De Terre River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 7 over Pomme De Terre River in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountySwift County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.35924, -95.95274
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: 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 rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 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 October 2023.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.