US Bridges

CR 14 over Bear Creek

Good

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 95549

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 14 over Bear Creek in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 14
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates48.37473, -93.68197
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR 14 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 over Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Bear Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 14 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 14 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.