US Bridges

Csah 15 over Homer Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 91757

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Homer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 15 over Homer Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 15
CrossesHomer Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.00002, -91.55486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Homer Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Homer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Homer Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Homer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over Homer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.