US Bridges

Csah 15 over I 90

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 7.5 MI SW of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 9706

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over I 90 in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesI 90
Location7.5 MI SW of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates43.80492, -92.58849
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic270 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 15 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over I 90 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over I 90 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 15 over I 90?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.