US Bridges

Csah 17 over Watson Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI NE of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 93577

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over Watson Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesWatson Creek
Location3.0 MI NE of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.7106, -92.0492
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2013)
Projected traffic235 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Watson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Watson Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Watson Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.