US Bridges

Csah 14 over Lower Badger Creek

Good

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI W of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 93401

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Lower Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 14 over Lower Badger Creek in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesLower Badger Creek
Location2.6 MI W of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates47.80315, -96.19181
Functional classRural Local

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lower Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Lower Badger 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Lower Badger Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Lower Badger Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 14 over Lower Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.