US Bridges

Csah 14 over Des Moines River

Fair

Jackson County, Minnesota · In Jackson · Structure no. 7105

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,693
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Des Moines River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over Des Moines River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 2,693 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,250 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 14
CrossesDes Moines River
LocationIn Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.62096, -94.98449
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,693 (2021)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$509 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Csah 14 over Des Moines 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Des Moines River carry?

About 2,693 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Des Moines River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.