US Bridges

Csah 15 over Cloquet River

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI SE of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 96667

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Cloquet River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 15 over Cloquet River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesCloquet River
Location1.6 MI SE of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates47.37909, -91.62561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Cloquet River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Cloquet 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Cloquet River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Cloquet River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over Cloquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.