US Bridges

Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT I 90 · Structure no. 91369

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesCO Ditch # 9
Location0.2 MI S of JCT I 90
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.64954, -93.92761
Functional classRural Major 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic910 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CO Ditch # 9 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9 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 17 over CO Ditch # 9 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.