US Bridges

Csah 15 over CO Ditch # 36A

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SE of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 97660

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over CO Ditch # 36A is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 15 over CO Ditch # 36A in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 826 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesCO Ditch # 36A
Location1.4 MI SE of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.90714, -95.66666
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic826 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO Ditch # 36A built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over CO Ditch # 36A 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 CO Ditch # 36A carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 15 over CO Ditch # 36A?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over CO Ditch # 36A?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.