US Bridges

Csah 15 over Porter Creek

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 70J30

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Porter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 15 over Porter Creek in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesPorter Creek
Location0.9 MI N JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.6437, -93.56254
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic385 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Porter Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Porter 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Porter Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 15 over Porter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.