US Bridges

Csah 15 over Crow Wing River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 4.2 MI E of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 80529

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Crow Wing River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 15 over Crow Wing River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesCrow Wing River
Location4.2 MI E of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates46.71772, -94.92927
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic255 by 2040
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 Crow Wing River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Crow Wing River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over Crow Wing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.