CR 14 over Des Moines River
PoorPosted for loadCottonwood County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 17514
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 184 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 14 over Des Moines River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14 over Des Moines River in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 14 over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 14 over Des Moines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 14 over Des Moines River carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR 14 over Des Moines River?
The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CR 14 over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.