US Bridges

Csah 15 over I 94

Fair

Douglas County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI SE of JCT TH 79 · Structure no. 21809

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over I 94 in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesI 94
Location5.0 MI SE of JCT TH 79
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates45.96887, -95.64495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 15 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over I 94 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over I 94 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 15 over I 94?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.