US Bridges

Csah 15 over Otter Tail River

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 91834

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Otter Tail River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 15 over Otter Tail River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location1.6 MI W of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates46.27546, -96.13423
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$239 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 15 over Otter Tail River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Otter Tail River 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 October 2023.

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

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.