US Bridges

Csah 15 over Masten Creek

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 57 · Structure no. 20552

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,415
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Masten Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over Masten Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,550 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesMasten Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 57
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.05836, -92.73384
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2021)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2041
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 Masten Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Masten 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Masten Creek carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Masten Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over Masten Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.