US Bridges

Csah 14 over Canfield Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 93535

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Canfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 14 over Canfield Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesCanfield Creek
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates43.5982, -92.23562
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2013)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Canfield Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Canfield Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Canfield Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Canfield Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 14 over Canfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.