Csah 15 over Des Moines River
PoorPosted for loadCottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 17501
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 415
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 15 over Des Moines River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over Des Moines River in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 15 over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 15 over Des Moines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 15 over Des Moines River carry?
About 415 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Csah 15 over Des Moines River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 15 over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.