US Bridges

Csah 15 over Dutch Charleys Creek

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 61 · Structure no. 64562

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Dutch Charleys Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 15 over Dutch Charleys Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 15
CrossesDutch Charleys Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 61
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.2226, -95.22955
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dutch Charleys Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Dutch Charleys Creek 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 Dutch Charleys Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Dutch Charleys Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over Dutch Charleys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.