Mn 15 over High Island Creek
GoodMcLeod County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI S of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 43015
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 15 over High Island Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 15 over High Island Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 15 over High Island Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 15 over High Island 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 15 over High Island Creek carry?
About 3,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Mn 15 over High Island Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 15 over High Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.