US Bridges

Csah 15 over US 212

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N JCT Csah 10; 15 · Structure no. 10037

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over US 212 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over US 212 in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2039. The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesUS 212
Location1.0 MI N JCT Csah 10; 15
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.82103, -93.57539
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length324 ft (98.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2019)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Csah 15 over US 212 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over US 212 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over US 212 carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 15 over US 212?

The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over US 212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.