US Bridges

Csah 14 over Bancroft Creek (cd #65)

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 24509

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Bancroft Creek (cd #65) is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 14 over Bancroft Creek (cd #65) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 14
CrossesBancroft Creek (cd #65)
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.70209, -93.35664
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2019)
Projected traffic270 by 2039
Trucks22%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over Bancroft Creek (cd #65) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Bancroft Creek (cd #65) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Bancroft Creek (cd #65) carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Csah 14 over Bancroft Creek (cd #65)?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Bancroft Creek (cd #65)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.