CSAH 45
Carrying CSAH 45 over US 14
1.2 MI E OF S JCT TH 35, Steele, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 45
The CSAH 45 bridge in Steele, Minnesota carries CSAH 45 over US 14. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 16,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CSAH 45 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
- 1965
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 74005
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSAH 45 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 45 against other structures in Steele 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 45?
CSAH 45 in Steele, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CSAH 45 inspected?
CSAH 45'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 16,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 45 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 45?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CSAH 45.
Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 45?
Ownership is not specified for CSAH 45 in the NBI.
How old is CSAH 45 and does age affect safety?
CSAH 45 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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