US Bridges

Csah 15 over S Fk Crow River

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 43550

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over S Fk Crow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 15 over S Fk Crow River in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesS Fk Crow River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.85035, -94.13136
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2017)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 15 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.