US Bridges

Csah 15 over Palmer Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 12J50

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Palmer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 15 over Palmer Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesPalmer Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.87691, -95.54381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic460 by 2042
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 15 over Palmer Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Palmer Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Palmer Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Palmer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over Palmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.