US Bridges

Mn 15 over S Fk Crow River

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · In Hutchinson · Structure no. 43016

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 15 over S Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 15 over S Fk Crow River in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2039. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 15
CrossesS Fk Crow River
LocationIn Hutchinson
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates44.89551, -94.36931
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2019)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 15 over S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 15 over S Fk Crow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 15 over S Fk Crow River carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 15 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 15 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.