US Bridges

Csah 17 over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT CR 82 · Structure no. 89244

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 17 over Stream in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI N of JCT CR 82
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.80766, -95.09543
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2016)
Projected traffic295 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$92 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Stream carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.