US Bridges

Csah 17 over S Br Root River

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 23510

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over S Br Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 17 over S Br Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,350 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesS Br Root River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.66708, -92.08369
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2013)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$526 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over S Br Root River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over S Br Root River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over S Br Root River carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 17 over S Br Root River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over S Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.