Mn 15 over Clearwater River
Meeker County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mn 15 over Clearwater River in Meeker County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,419 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 32 of the 63 inventoried bridges in Meeker County rated good (50.8%); 2 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 22 ft |
| Location | 3.2 Mi S of Kimball |
| NBI structure number | 6359 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Meeker County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 12 over Collingwood Creek | 1996 | 6,899 | Good |
| Mn 15 over BNSF Rail | 1992 | 4,624 | Good |
| Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River | 1988 | 3,880 | Fair |
| Mn 15 over N Fk Crow River | 1941 | 3,710 | Fair |
| Mn 15 over Stream | 1948 | 3,710 | Good |
| Mn 7 over S Fk Crow River (jd #1) | 1990 | 3,315 | Good |
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