US Bridges

Csah 14 over Clearwater Creek

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 97893

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,161
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Clearwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 14 over Clearwater Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,161 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,968 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates45.16397, -93.05236
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,161 (2022)
Projected traffic10,968 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Clearwater Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 10,161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Csah 14 over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Csah 14 over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.