US Bridges

Csah 17 over Steward Creek (cd #23)

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 24539

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Steward Creek (cd #23) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 17 over Steward Creek (cd #23) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesSteward Creek (cd #23)
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates43.61517, -93.57585
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2013)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Steward Creek (cd #23) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Steward Creek (cd #23) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Steward Creek (cd #23) carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Steward Creek (cd #23)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Steward Creek (cd #23)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.