Csah 15 over Middle Creek
PoorPosted for loadRenville County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 94062
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 15 over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over Middle Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 15 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 15 over Middle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 15 over Middle Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Csah 15 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 15 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.