US Bridges

Csah 14 over Fletcher Creek

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT CR 150 · Structure no. 31564

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Fletcher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over Fletcher Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesFletcher Creek
Location1.4 MI S of JCT CR 150
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates47.74696, -93.90593
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Fletcher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.