US Bridges

Csah 45 over US 14

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of S JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 74005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 45 over US 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 45 over US 14 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 4,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 45
CrossesUS 14
Location1.2 MI E of S JCT TH 35
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.0595, -93.22615
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$789 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 45 over US 14 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 45 over US 14 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 45 over US 14 carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 45 over US 14?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 45 over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.