US Bridges

US 14 over Csah 48; Im Rail

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 14; 218 · Structure no. 74014

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Csah 48; Im Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Csah 48; Im Rail in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2039. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesCsah 48; Im Rail
LocationAt the JCT TH 14; 218
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.05968, -93.18966
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2015)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Csah 48; Im Rail built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Csah 48; Im Rail 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 US 14 over Csah 48; Im Rail carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Csah 48; Im Rail?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Csah 48; Im Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.