US Bridges

Csah 15 over Dixons Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 66552

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Dixons Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 15 over Dixons Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 15
CrossesDixons Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyRice County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.2253, -93.43634
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2016)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dixons Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Dixons 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Dixons Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Dixons Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over Dixons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.