Csah 17 over Hawk Creek
FairChippewa County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 12523
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 17 over Hawk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 17 over Hawk Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 17 over Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 17 over Hawk 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 17 over Hawk Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 17 over Hawk Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 17 over Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.