US Bridges

Csah 14 over Kanaranzi Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 91 · Structure no. 53J76

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Kanaranzi Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 14 over Kanaranzi Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesKanaranzi Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 91
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates43.70323, -95.91405
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 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 traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic270 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Kanaranzi Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Kanaranzi 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Kanaranzi Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Kanaranzi Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 14 over Kanaranzi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.