US Bridges

Csah 14 over George Watch Lk Waterway

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 02572

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,167
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over George Watch Lk Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over George Watch Lk Waterway in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 9,167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesGeorge Watch Lk Waterway
Location1.1 MI S of JCT TH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates45.17701, -93.07153
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,167 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 George Watch Lk Waterway built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over George Watch Lk Waterway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over George Watch Lk Waterway carry?

About 9,167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 14 over George Watch Lk Waterway?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over George Watch Lk Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.