US Bridges

Csah 14 over Big Cobb River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 07594

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Big Cobb River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Csah 14 over Big Cobb River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesBig Cobb River
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates43.88541, -93.82788
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Big Cobb River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Big Cobb River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Big Cobb River carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Big Cobb River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Big Cobb River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.