US Bridges

Csah 15 over Brafees Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · At the JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 95064

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Brafees Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 15 over Brafees Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 15
CrossesBrafees Creek
LocationAt the JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89154, -95.64743
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brafees Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Brafees Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Brafees Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Brafees Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over Brafees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.