US Bridges

Csah 14 over Stream

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 90270

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 14 over Stream in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 14
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.8012, -96.35899
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Stream carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.