US Bridges

Csah 14 over Mission Creek

Poor

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 61 · Structure no. 58507

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Mission Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 14 over Mission Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 61
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates45.90413, -92.97719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Mission Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Mission Creek carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Mission Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.