US Bridges

Csah 15 over Rock River

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 67512

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
399 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over Rock River in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 399 ft (121.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesRock River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates43.58723, -96.19924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length399 ft (121.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Rock River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Rock River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Rock River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Rock River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.