US Bridges

Csah 14 over Long Prairie River

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 77539

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,919
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Long Prairie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 14 over Long Prairie River in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,303 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesLong Prairie River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates46.08506, -94.85411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,919 (2022)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over Long Prairie River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Long Prairie River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Long Prairie River carry?

About 1,919 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Long Prairie River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Long Prairie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.