US Bridges

US 14 over Csah 4

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 0.81 MI W JCT Mn 13 · Structure no. 81010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Csah 4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Csah 4 in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesCsah 4
Location0.81 MI W JCT Mn 13
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.05998, -93.5119
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 4 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Csah 4 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 4 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Csah 4?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Csah 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.