US Bridges

Csah 14 over Ditch

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W JCT Hanson Blvd · Structure no. 02577

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
473 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
16,983
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 14 over Ditch in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 16,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,506 by 2041. The structure is 473 ft (144.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesDitch
Location0.3 MI W JCT Hanson Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates45.19751, -93.31399
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length473 ft (144.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,983 (2021)
Projected traffic17,506 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Ditch 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 Ditch carry?

About 16,983 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Csah 14 over Ditch?

The structure is 473 ft (144.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.