US Bridges

Csah 15 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT CSAH17 · Structure no. 92670

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 15 over Pleasant Valley Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location0.6 MI E of JCT CSAH17
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.01998, -91.6026
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 over Pleasant Valley 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 15 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.