US Bridges

Csah 15 over Mackenzie Creek

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 66J11

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Mackenzie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 15 over Mackenzie Creek in Rice 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 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesMackenzie Creek
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.22542, -93.36592
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mackenzie Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 15 over Mackenzie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Mackenzie Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Mackenzie Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over Mackenzie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.