US Bridges

Csah 14 over BNSF RR

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Hanson Bl · Structure no. 02583

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,329
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over BNSF RR in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20,329 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Hanson Bl
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates45.1971, -93.29454
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,329 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over BNSF RR carry?

About 20,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 14 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.