FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CSAH 7

Carrying CSAH 7 over STREAM

2.3 MI S OF JCT TH 61, Goodhue, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 7

The CSAH 7 bridge in Goodhue, Minnesota carries CSAH 7 over STREAM. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 620 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CSAH 7 compares

▼ 19.4
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Minnesota bridges
264
Bridges in Goodhue · 12 in Poor condition
CSAH 7 16.3 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
620 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L0415

How to read this record

CSAH 7 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CSAH 7 against other structures in Goodhue and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CSAH 7?

CSAH 7 in Goodhue, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CSAH 7 inspected?

CSAH 7's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 620 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 7 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 7?

CSAH 7 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 7?

CSAH 7 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CSAH 7 and does age affect safety?

CSAH 7 was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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