US Bridges

Csah 17 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT CR 61 · Structure no. 24J63

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT CR 61
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates43.61545, -93.64612
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2024)
Projected traffic245 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over E Fk Blue Earth River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Csah 17 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.