US Bridges

Csah 15 over Rice Creek

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT CR 107 · Structure no. 22551

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 15 over Rice Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesRice Creek
Location1.4 MI E of JCT CR 107
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates43.84808, -94.07886
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2009)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Rice Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Rice Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.