US Bridges

Csah 14 over Little Cannon River

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 44 · Structure no. 25508

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Little Cannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over Little Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesLittle Cannon River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 44
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates44.35645, -92.93384
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Little Cannon River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Little Cannon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Little Cannon River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Little Cannon River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Little Cannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.