US Bridges

Csah 15 over S Fk Zumbro River

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 20549

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over S Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over S Fk Zumbro River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesS Fk Zumbro River
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates43.90743, -92.69838
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2021)
Projected traffic245 by 2041
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 S Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over S Fk Zumbro River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over S Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 15 over S Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over S Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.