US Bridges

US 14 over Csah 24

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 6.1 MI SE of JCT Mn 15 · Structure no. 52021

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Csah 24 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Csah 24 in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,166 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesCsah 24
Location6.1 MI SE of JCT Mn 15
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.27309, -94.34138
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,166 (2021)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Csah 24 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Csah 24 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Csah 24 carry?

About 8,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Csah 24?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Csah 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.