US Bridges

Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 5

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT CR 53 · Structure no. 91416

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 5 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 5 in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 14
CrossesCO Ditch # 5
Location0.3 MI W of JCT CR 53
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyLac qui Parle County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97938, -96.35833
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO Ditch # 5 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 5 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 5 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 5?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.