US Bridges

Csah 17 over Ditch

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 10 MI N Roosevelt · Structure no. 39J27

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
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 2003, so it is 22 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 306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesDitch
Location10 MI N Roosevelt
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates48.92896, -95.06919
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Ditch carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.