US Bridges

T 15 over Pomme De Terre River

Good

Stevens County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 91346

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 15 over Pomme De Terre River is a concrete culvert carrying T 15 over Pomme De Terre River in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 15
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates45.48458, -95.91352
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1986)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 15 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is T 15 over Pomme De Terre 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does T 15 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 15 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 15 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.