US Bridges

Csah 7 over US 14

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT TH 14; 35 · Structure no. 74017

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over US 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 7 over US 14 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesUS 14
Location1.3 MI W of JCT TH 14; 35
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates44.05878, -93.27675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 7 over US 14 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over US 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over US 14 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 7 over US 14?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.