Csah 17 over Dry Run

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI S of JCT TH 44 · Structure no. 28J48

Built: 2015; 10 years old
Condition: Good; inspected November 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 31 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 221; 2021 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over Dry Run in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17

CrossesDry Run

Location1.9 MI S of JCT TH 44

RouteCounty Highway 17

CountyHouston County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates43.55223, -91.57098

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionNovember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 48 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 (9.4 m)

Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2021)

Projected traffic280 by 2041

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 Dry Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Dry Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Dry Run carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Dry Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.