US Bridges

Csah 7 over Big Trout Creek

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI SW of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 85563

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
435
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Big Trout Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 7 over Big Trout Creek in Winona 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 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 435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesBig Trout Creek
Location2.0 MI SW of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates43.98014, -91.49635
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2019)
Projected traffic345 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Big Trout Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 7 over Big Trout 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Big Trout Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Big Trout Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Big Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.