US Bridges

Csah 14 over BNSF RR

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 02560

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,084
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over BNSF RR in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,084 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,084 by 2034. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates45.19761, -93.36214
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,084 (2016)
Projected traffic14,084 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over BNSF RR 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 14 over BNSF RR carry?

About 14,084 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 14 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.