US Bridges

Csah 15 over Otter Tail River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 56544

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Otter Tail River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 15 over Otter Tail River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates46.21443, -96.18387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic410 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 15 over Otter Tail River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Otter Tail 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.