US Bridges

Csah 6 over CO Ditch # 14

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 91391

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over CO Ditch # 14 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 6 over CO Ditch # 14 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesCO Ditch # 14
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 15
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates45.50375, -94.2408
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 6 over CO Ditch # 14 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over CO Ditch # 14 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over CO Ditch # 14 carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 6 over CO Ditch # 14?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Csah 6 over CO Ditch # 14?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.