US Bridges

Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 63

FairPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 65535

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 63 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 63 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesCO Ditch # 63
Location1.6 MI N of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates44.80035, -94.97638
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CO Ditch # 63 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 63 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 63 carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 63?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over CO Ditch # 63?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.