T 615 over Ashley Creek
PoorStearns County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT CR 184 · Structure no. 3534
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 615 over Ashley Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 615 over Ashley Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 615 over Ashley Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 615 over Ashley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does T 615 over Ashley Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 615 over Ashley Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T 615 over Ashley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.