US Bridges

Csah 14 over Kingsbury Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 69603

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Kingsbury Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over Kingsbury Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 2
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates46.73608, -92.21708
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2019)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Kingsbury Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.