CSAH 14
Carrying CSAH 14 over PRAIRIE RIVER
0.3 MI N OF JCT CR 75, Aitkin, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 14
The CSAH 14 bridge in Aitkin, Minnesota carries CSAH 14 over PRAIRIE RIVER. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.6 meters (173 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 729 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CSAH 14 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 52.6 m (173 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.3 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 729 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01531
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSAH 14 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CSAH 14 against other structures in Aitkin and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CSAH 14?
CSAH 14 in Aitkin, Minnesota has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CSAH 14 inspected?
CSAH 14's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 729 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 14 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 14?
CSAH 14 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 14?
CSAH 14 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CSAH 14 and does age affect safety?
CSAH 14 was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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