US Bridges

Csah 14 over Pine Creek

Fair

Lake County, Minnesota · 5.7 MI NW of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 7918

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Csah 14 over Pine Creek in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 14
CrossesPine Creek
Location5.7 MI NW of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyLake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.23608, -91.76897
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$64 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Pine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Pine Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 14 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.