US Bridges

Csah 12 over US 14

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI E JCT CSAH5; TH14 · Structure no. 07587

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,933
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over US 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 12 over US 14 in Blue Earth 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 4,933 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,750 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesUS 14
Location3.7 MI E JCT CSAH5; TH14
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates44.17313, -93.92361
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,933 (2022)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 12 over US 14 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over US 14 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over US 14 carry?

About 4,933 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 12 over US 14?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.