US Bridges

Csah 17 over Ditch

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 9 MI N of Roosevelt · Structure no. 39J26

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over Ditch in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 26 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 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesDitch
Location9 MI N of Roosevelt
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates48.9157, -95.06953
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Csah 17 over Ditch 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Ditch carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.