US Bridges

Csah 14 over Okabena Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of CO Line · Structure no. 32506

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Okabena Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 14 over Okabena Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesOkabena Creek
Location0.2 MI E of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates43.67387, -95.44967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2016)
Projected traffic245 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$173 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over Okabena Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Okabena 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Okabena Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Okabena Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Okabena Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.