US Bridges

Csah 14 over Prairie River

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 40 · Structure no. 01531

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Prairie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over Prairie River in Aitkin 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 729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesPrairie River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 40
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates46.75122, -93.25472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 14 over Prairie River built?

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

What condition is Csah 14 over Prairie 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Prairie River carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Prairie River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Prairie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.