US Bridges

Csah 14 over Blue Earth River

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 7217

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Blue Earth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2039. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 14
CrossesBlue Earth River
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.83309, -94.17049
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2019)
Projected traffic425 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$859 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Blue Earth River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Blue Earth River carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Blue Earth River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.