US Bridges

Csah 15 over Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 65539

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 15 over Beaver Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.5 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.56324, -95.04602
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2015)
Projected traffic135 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.