US Bridges

Csah 7 over Stony Run Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 87J49

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Stony Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 7 over Stony Run Creek in Yellow Medicine 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 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesStony Run Creek
Location1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.87236, -95.66565
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stony Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 7 over Stony Run 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over Stony Run Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Stony Run Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over Stony Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.