US Bridges

Csah 14 over Burnham Creek (cd #79)

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 45 · Structure no. 97559

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Burnham Creek (cd #79) is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 14 over Burnham Creek (cd #79) in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesBurnham Creek (cd #79)
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 45
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates47.70885, -96.63173
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2022)
Projected traffic490 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Burnham Creek (cd #79) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Burnham Creek (cd #79) 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 Burnham Creek (cd #79) carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Csah 14 over Burnham Creek (cd #79)?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 14 over Burnham Creek (cd #79)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.