US Bridges

Csah 15 over Cloquet River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI S of JCT Csah 48 · Structure no. 69511

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Cloquet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over Cloquet River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2039. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesCloquet River
Location2.4 MI S of JCT Csah 48
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates46.95572, -92.34379
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2019)
Projected traffic670 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cloquet River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Cloquet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Cloquet River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Cloquet River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over Cloquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.