US Bridges

Csah 14 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT CR 105 · Structure no. 55506

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,179 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesS Br Mid Fk Zumbro River
Location1.3 MI E of JCT CR 105
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates44.11193, -92.61331
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Br Mid Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 14 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.