US Bridges

Csah 14 over S Fk Crow River

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI W of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 43519

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over S Fk Crow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over S Fk Crow River in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 971 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesS Fk Crow River
Location2.6 MI W of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates44.89241, -94.47863
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over S Fk Crow River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over S Fk Crow River carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 14 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.