US Bridges

Csah 17 over Stream

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 258 · Structure no. 97375

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over Stream in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 258
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates44.10792, -94.88326
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
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

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 17 over Stream built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Stream carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.